Maya Angelou on her memoir 'All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes' (1986 interview)

Writer Maya Angelou discusses "All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes." She returns to Fresh Air to talk about the influence her childhood had on her life and career.
Originally broadcast August 5, 1986.
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Thank you for being you Toni.

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It's always amazing listening to you Maya ❤

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Thanks~ you made outstanding picture. catch you later,)

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The real take 23:36

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❤❤❤

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Same place same time 11:48