Hattie McDaniel: Trailblazer

"I'm letting no man handle my bank account."

--Hattie McDaniel

The great Hattie McDaniel was the first African American actor awarded an Oscar for her portrayal of Margaret Mitchell's Mammy in the popular Hollywood film "Gone With the Wind".

Rhett Butler: Have a drink of sherry, Mammy. Mammy, she is beautiful, isn't she?

Mammy: She sure is.

Rhett Butler: Did you ever see a prettier one?

Mammy: Well, sir, Miss Scarlett was mighty nigh that pretty when she come, but not quite.

Rhett Butler: Have another glass, Mammy. What's that rustling noise I hear?

Mammy: Lordsy, Mr. Rhett. That ain't nothing but my red silk petticoat you done give me.

Rhett Butler: Nothing but your petticoat? I don't believe it. Let me see. Pull up your skirt.

Mammy: Mr. Rhett, you is bad. Yeah, oh, Lord!

Rhett Butler: You sure took a long enough time about wearing it.

Mammy: Yes, sir, too long.

Rhett Butler: No more mule in horse's harness?

Mammy quote: Mr. Rhett, Miss Scarlett was bad telling you about that. You ain't holding that against old Mammy, is you?

Rhett Butler: No, I ain't holding it against you. I just wanted to know. Have another glass, Mammy. Here, take the whole bottle.