Bert Williams quotes

The man with the real sense of humor is the man who can put himself in the spectator's place and laugh at his own misfortunes. (Bert Williams)
I have never been able to discover anything disgraceful in being a colored man. But I have often found it inconvenient - in America. View quote
Bert Williams
I named all my children after flowers. There's Lillie and Rose and my son, Artificial. View quote
Bert Williams
Bert Williams has done more for the race than I have. He has smiled his way into people's hearts. I have been obliged to fight my way. View quote
Bert Williams