In 'Imitation of Life', I was showing how a girl might feel under the circumstances, but I am not showing how I felt.

- Fredi Washington

You see, I'm a mighty proud gal and I can't for the life of me, find any valid reason why anyone should lie about their origin or anything else for t…

- Fredi Washington

I don't want to pass because I can't stand insincerities and shams. I am just as much Negro as any of the others identified with the race.

- Fredi Washington