Pearl Bailey

thumb|right|Bailey, costumed in the role of Butterfly, gauges the applause following her performance of the song "It's A Woman's Prerogative", July 5, 1946. Sustained applause required her to take another bow. Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990) was an American actress and singer. Quotes You can taste a word. Quoted in Newsweek, 4 December 1967 People see God every day. They just don't recognize Him. talking to a New York Times reporter in 1967 You never find yourself until you face the truth. The Raw Pearl (1968), Ch. 13 External links Category:Actresses from Virginia Category:Singers from the United States Category:Women singers Category:Television personalities Category:Memoirists from the United States Category:Women authors from the United States Category:African Americans Category:1918 births Category:1990 deaths Category:Tony Award winners Category:Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients Category:Daytime Emmy Award winners