Maya Angelou introduces Letter to My Daughter

[stevemtc1]

She is a wonderful person glad she makes the world a better place. If I had to spend the day with her I would be enriched. I would consider it an honor to spend the day with her and cherish the moment opening the door for her and kissing her on the cheek. But, people she aint that smart her poetry is elementary at best. IF YOU THINK OF THIS WOMAN AS A DEEP PHILOSOPHICAL MIND YOUR CRAZY If Oprah hadn't transformed the country in buying into a delusion of emotion MA would be frying potatoes

[summerbunny612]

@stevemtc1: Writing that "...she aint that smart..." says much about your writing and grammatical skills. The allure of Maya Angelou is the wisdom that she expresses through her writing, which is completely different (and alien to) the deep philosophers that you may prefer. The value of wisdom is greater than intelligence because, it is applied intelligence as opposed to knowledge and theory to no end. If America placed greater value on wisdom we wouldn't have most of our present policy issues.

[stevemtc1]

@summerbunny612 hey Dumb Ass you a typical whiner who art as well as education is wasted on. First of all, in writing you can say what you want to I know the word "aint " isn't proper Dip Shit. I don't really care. You on the other hand know I'm correct because you cant argue that her poetry is better than intelligence because "its applied.". Applied to what? Has her poetry built buildings or cured a disease or built a controlled climate to keep us from getting sick? Nooooooooooo!!!!

[summerbunny612]

@stevemtc1 Thanks for confirming that you're just another Youtube loser whose a product of the failed US education system. First, get yourself enrolled in some remedial classes and think about a degree program before you write anything else. And no online college either. Second, from what I could decipher in your rant you concluded that I don't know what art is, yet you're the one who initially criticized Angelou. She was known way before Oprah, the Clinton's, & your parent's conception of you.

[stevemtc1]

@summerbunny612 I must add, that America has added value to this so called wisdom you speak of and it has resulted in endless prattle and an unskilled populace. But I will say this she is the sweetest thing and I love her but she is selling BLUE SKY! With out Oprah and the Clintons she a fry cook.

[summerbunny612]

@stevemtc1 Words of wisdom: spend better use of your time than bashing an 80 year old writer and civil rights icon. As the unskilled populace that you talk about is due to people like you wasting considerable time online. The fact that you posted this at 2am Sunday morning said much about your Saturday night...

[stevemtc1]

@summerbunny612 The failed U S education system is partially credited towards these people who write so called literature. Instead of studying ways to advance science or infrastructure the students are subjugated to these dumb-down poets who would be better served as fry cooks. She is an illusion of talent. Besides what difference does it make when I posted this I was out on Sat.night and came home checked my e-mails as I frequently do thanks to those like Steve Jobs not Maya Angelou

[everyonesnose]

@stevemtc1 ahh, she was famous before Oprah actually,

she was a poet during the civil rights movement and

was simply asked to write a book.

She was a fry cook in her teens to support her children...

So what im trying to say is that... Oprah had nothing to do with her being a poet.

and yes, her poetry isn't sophisticated as her peers,

but that's what makes her style so inspiring and interesting.

[stevemtc1]

@everyonesnose I may have over-stated the Oprah point but anybody's grandmother can do the same thing there is nothing different than her and yours and my grandmother shes not any smarter or more intellectual than our parents Im sure your grandmother had just as or even better poetry but they weren't made famous because. My 4th cousin should be just as famous he sliced potatoes and put them in a bag it became Lays Potato Chips. Now if you have poetry thats good but hers doesn't rank

[karenh101]

Amazing, every word spoken is a gem. I hope she comes back to England one day!

[iAmKhMeRs]

Thanks for this video, I was able to take note for my essay. Thanks a whole bunch!~

[CaptainStigmata]

She inspires me more than I can express

[MrPasta28]

hello 240p..its been a while.

[chawnvaughn]

I am very amazed with the out reach of people with such negotive words toward this lady she is Icon.. A legend to not only people of color but people with grace this is very unsettleing to see such low words from people that apparently do not even know theirselves..I wrap a arm of prayer around people that first need to seek their hurt within themselves my your higher power be with you.

[mestlflower]

Every time I here her speak ......she touches my heart .......she is an inspiration for us women who sometimes think there is no end to your sorrows .......she make us know that their is a silver lining behind every dark cloud..........just have faith.....

[groovyCeegal]

Words can't express how much I LOVE AND RESPECT this BEAUTIFUL, WISE, COURAGEOUS AND GRACIOUS LADY!!!...Vinaka vakalevu, mahalo plenty and thank you very much Ms Angelou.

[groovyCeegal]

Words can't express how much I LOVE AND RESPECT this BEAUTIFUL, WISE, COURAGEOUS AND GRACIOUS LADY!!!...Vinaka vakalevu, mahalo plenty and thank you very much Ms Angelou.

[TechyTreckyNerd]

@techytreckynerd chk this chic out she has a way with words but she needs a beat though

[bethanywhite11]

she is the best

[cooleyc71]

she beastie in a way

[TheMushroomrodriguez]

@robbooey you should get bitch slapped you ignorant mother fucker.

[wardabaa]

Beautiful brought tears to my eyes i truely love and respect and admire this wonderful woman!

[xziskyx]

I completely adore this woman. She is so full of life and has such a brilliant sense of humour!!

[godsheals90]

I love her ;^)

[robbooey]

LesboJooLStein

[mishielai]

@robbooey It's clear her teaching and knwoledge is beyond you, since you are hooked up on the colour of her skin. So I suggest you find something better to do with your time if her existence is such an affront to your holier than thou being. Ignorant prick.

[robbooey]

she got sharp toothesus!

[zneelrahc]

thank you :]

[MaryD1975]

I have found comfort in Maya's words, at a time in my life I needed it most. As a mother of two BEUATIFUL youngs girls, I know they give me the strengh to keep my head held high and be their rock. My girls are my reason to live. Thank You so much Maya Angelou.

[exitcheese]

thanks mummy maya ! xxx

[Setoreeh]

Thank you MOTHER, Thank you my SHERO!

[PhantomLyric]

This book is good but at the same time it contradicts her earlier book "Caged Bird" It left me confused and sort of felt lied to. In IKWTCBS she tells of her son's imaculate coneption (metaphorically speaking) and how she wanted to see what sex was... She said she found a random boy she knew while walking down the street if he wanted to have sex and he was shocked and his mouth dropped open, etc... But in this book she says he called her and asked and she said yes after months of him asking her.

[GETBIZE1]

@PhantomLyric You should seek some healing truth.

[PhantomLyric]

@GETBIZE1 Explain....

[saulhiphop]

wow

[irenegobruins]

I love her! She is remarkable.

[Fuentes2722]

I could never get tired of listening to this magnificent woman...whom I have adopted as my Grandmother.

[AndiMcLean]

Words beyond wisdom & wisdom beyond words! Thank you for this posting. :)

[nellie2581]

Best poet and actress

[melane03]

I pray the Lord will keep you around for as long as time permits to inform our women young and old of the strength wiithin us all.

[jamiespuppetTV]

she is just so beautiful.

[maluvuyo07]

I want to share this with all my sisters & those who who still belive The Lord is Here!!!! Listen Up Ladies............

[shanae]

Its so important for women to have a strong figure to offer their support and thats exactly what this video has done for me. She has spoken words into my heart and i will definately share this with my youth group so powerful. Thank you Dr. Maya Angelou for being such a beautiful person

[ShaAh77]

MAN I LOVE THIS ONE I DEDICATE THIS TO MY GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Zairebabyphat]

the book was the Awsome shes a big insporation the book is great i am 15 and i can totaly relate to the book one part of it was shocking maya told her step father and her mom somthing were normaly parent would be mad but they were com and i was like WHAT!!! your sopose to be mad over all i relate to every page. AWSOME BOOK!!!!!!!!

[GlamourAngel321]

man this woman is so wise and is always passing her wisdom down

[tamarat0603]

SHEER WISDOM!!!

[MyFatale]

How touching, Dr Maya Angelou is a very humble courageous woman my only wish in life beside having a child is to meet this wonderful, phenomenal woman.

[6047798815]

well i like it even althought i dont really understand some englsih she saying but i can feel she love people not mater what they are :0

[eskakel]

i found a video of her slap boxing with floyd mayweather...realtalk

[Geezyone]

She looks so fragile...give her her roses now and appreciate her and let her know you love her while she is here.

[Krissums1]

Thank you. I loved this book.

[aquarius129]

I feel so incredibly lucky to live in the time of Maya Angelou.

She's like an angel.

[chiododude]

wow wtf maya angelouget that turban off your head

[kenyah1]

that is such an ignorant thing to say

[amadear]

I love the direct adress at the end. Maya Angelou is amazing.

[slocar1]

Reply 2dope2

Listen carefully to the video again, Dr Angelou states her new book entitled "Letter to My Daughter" contains a few poems.

But you said the secret poet writing on her behalf, is now dead yet he got his poetry into Dr Angelous book?

You have something in common with this Great Lady. Dr Angelou says in this video that she had people in her life who meant her ill and unfortunately you do to.

Listen and learn,decide 4 yourself in u believe all half or any of it.

[kxlee1]

i dont know why but she made me smile with her amazing, inspirational, and loving words.

I'm definatly going to read the book "Letter to my Daughter".

[acrews100]

Fantastic voice to listen to - inspirational words. I love this book!

[iloveanimepie]

Does an evil person talk of love? Does an evil person hope for humanity and believe that we can be better than what we are? the answer is no. you're story, while interesting is false.

[amadear]

That is the farthest thing from the truth I have ever heard.

[poetmm]

she is very inspirational and all of her accolades are deserving and her body of work is just amazing purchase all for her books love them all love you maya

[nathalia2209]

Are you kidding me!?!?!?!!!!!!!

[funkybuck]

wow - 2dope indeed

[leolava]

Ive seen the new book tile in the bookstore but couldnt affor to buy it .

[kennylondon123]

much respect to a powerful woman..she is inspirational in every way!!

all my love to a wonderful being we called Maya Angelou.

[unss1987]

i love you maya...this is a beautiful clip

[worsenature]

Beautiful.

[joraldinho]

hoer

[Jaraya4]

This was my first Maya Angelou book. I loved it, very inspirational! I'm going to read I know why the cage bird sings next week.

[noproblema]

I consider you one of my mothers in a bigger and general way. Your sensibility crosses every race and gender. A life well lived must be honored and I honor your life and wisdom with mine. You have been a source of inspiration and I hope to pass this admiration on to the younger generation of Hispanic and American women in my family . Glod has bleessed you, which is to say, you have made your life a blessing to many.

[SpLiTnTwO]

Beautiful.......... Thank you

[JLo52993]

I'm glad that people like her exist. I'm am not one her daughters she speaks of but touch me just as much. I'm on the brink of tears after watching this.

Thank you Ms. Angelou! Thank you for your inspiration. Thank you for these beautiful words. : )

[nikkipooka]

gotta love those facial expressions

[dreareggie1]

I Love that a woman that is not my mother can feel this way about me and not know nothing about be at all. Thank You Ms. Angelou for care when my own mother don't and I don't know why.

[antheia84]

That video moved me deeply. Ms. Angelou is such an altruistic woman and an inspirational figure to all of us.Thank you very much for your words of wisedom. :)

[MissFlorida7371]

I LOVE U MYA...

[sarora44]

true inspiration..

[sirenmuse]

So beautiful. Sending you love and light. One of your daughters with whom you speak.

[chawnvaughn]

thank you so much for those words you have now given me a path that I shall share with my own daughter in which words flow from you will always be charrished and with lots of honor... I love you Maya

[ijamsville97]

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God BLESS Maya Angelou!

She IS our national Grand-Mother

and Wise Woman.

I aspire on a daily basis to

carry such insight, dignity and

compassion as this amazing soul.

[wordbugger]

For more than 15 years I have longed to have Maya Angelou as my mother/ grandmother. Her widsom and attitude towards life has been an inspiration. When I saw the title of this book, I knew that she wrote it for me, her daughter.

Thanks you Dr. Angelou

[JBRATHW]

Hi Ms. Angelou, I bought your book for myself and as a gift for others, I love it for I too am one of your daughters, thank you for my letter.