I wasn't concerned about the hardships, because I always felt I was doing what I had to do, what I wanted to do and what I was destined to do.
Source: She Danced to Teach # And They Loved It, in American Visions, Feb 1987.
-- Katherine Dunham, (Jun 22 -1910), US interpretive dancer, choreographer, anthropologist; She created one of the first professional Black dance companies; noted for her innovative interpretations of ethnic dances.