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August 22, 2005

Oprah's meeting with Maya Angelou

In April, Oprah interviewed Maya Angelou on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on  television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring everyday...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard  they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:

"I've learned that no  matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be  better tomorrow.

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your  parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

"I've learned  that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life".

"I've  learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you  shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.

"I've learned that whenever I decide  something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

"I've  learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. (Very true!)

"I've  learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a  warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

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Wouldn't it be great if Maya could attend all our weddings.

Posted by: photo | Jan 19, 2007 4:55:05 PM

i think maya Angelou is such an inspiration i would love it if she would speak at my school in London

Posted by: neha patel | Sep 30, 2006 12:50:16 PM

I am really doing everything to get in contact with Maya. I would really love for her to speak at my wedding.She attended my grandmothers fruneral years ago,and spoke in her honor.My aunt Barbra was very good friends with her.Iwould love to bring them back together on my wedding day.Please help me thank you

Posted by: kim collins | Mar 14, 2006 5:09:25 PM

I am really doing everything to get in contact with Maya. I would really love for her to speak at my wedding.She attended my grandmothers fruneral years ago,and spoke in her honor.My aunt Barbra was very good friends with her.Iwould love to bring them back together on my wedding day.Please help me thank you

Posted by: kim collins | Mar 14, 2006 5:07:33 PM

"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life".... so true ... sad how many ppl consider it to be the same thing

Posted by: samm | Aug 26, 2005 2:56:42 PM

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