Maya Angelou

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:08pm

Wow so I just saw Maya Angelou speak at my university today. She was hilarious and really good and thought provoking. She started off with signing verses of songs in different languages. Her message of her speech was all about us being composers of our lives and others and to make the most of it. I really enjoyed it and all of her poetry and life stories she included. Has anyone else seen her speak before? I love her books too!

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:24pm

i could listen to her 24-7

[B.B. Wolf]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:26pm

Yes, Rose. I saw her speak when I lived in DC. Mesmeric, relaxing presence. Very smooth speaking voice and her poetry is poignant without being contentious about a very contraversial subject. Love her.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:27pm

yea shes totally awesome, her voice is really deep and low though, it was cool

[NoDayButToday2]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:33pm

She could read a phone book and make it the most interesting and meaningful piece of literature that you've ever heard. I've never had the pleasure of personally hearing her speak, but everyone who has says she is absolutely AMAZING. I'm glad you got that opportunity

[mominator]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:35pm

She is an American Treasure

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:36pm

You may write me down in history
With your bitter twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

gotta love her.

[Marquise]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:45pm

wow! maya angelou is AMAZING! u were fortunate enough just to be in her presence! now that's something to envy! you're so lucky.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 5:54pm

yep i still cant believe i saw her, i skipped my math class and theatre class so i could be there, but it was well worth it

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 6:02pm

She's a blast to go drinking with, by the way. In another lifetime, I managed a bookstore and she came in for a signing. After that was over, she invited me and a couple of co-workers out for drinks -- she kicked off her shoes (literally), knocked back several scotches and told some hilarious (off-color) anecdotes and was totally the life of the party. Nothing like that ultra-serious, earth mother image that's generally her public persona -- she's just regular folks.

[Plum]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 6:05pm

I think I want to be MargoChanning when I grow up.

[sweetiedarlinmia]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 6:55pm

I went to a speaking engagement of hers last year. One of the most incredible experiences I've ever had. This year the organization has Cicely Tyson. Cant wait!

[GovernorSlaton]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 7:01pm

"I think I want to be MargoChanning when I grow up."

Then can I be Plum when I grow up?

[Plum]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 7:07pm

I don't think you have that far to go to reach my age, Gov. And seriously, you could do better. :)

[Delphine]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 7:24pm

Maya is one of my favorite writers. Her speech is so eloquent and deliberate- I could listen to her talk all day and not get bored.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 7:33pm

Maya Angelou is someone I have always looked up to and admired as a writer and human being. Whern I look into her eyes I swear I can see her soul. In my local paper today, there was a whole spread about her and her love of cooking.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 10/21/04 at 8:31pm

And almost every day you can tune into The Oprah Show and listen to Oprah say, "My good friend Maya Angelou..." for any of us who may have forgotten just how important Oprah really is.