The Toni Morrison Interview

For this weeks selection we were instructed to watch the Charlie Rose interview with Toni Morrison, who is an author, editor, and professor whose books are captivating to all audiences. At the beginning of the interview Morrison discussed her book Love, which she describes as a riveting display of how people's relationship strive off one man. Morrison said that once being an editor gave her a leg up in the writing community. Eventually, the interview turned to talked about a  group of wealthier African Americans and the growth of the African American culture. She explained how these groups are needed for the African American culture because they bring hope and status to other African Americans.

During the interview Morrison made a statement which was very striking to me as a listener. She said that the most important things in her life were to mother her children and to write these books. Now to me that is very powerful.  To be so certain with what you want to do with your life is very influential; especially to a college student who feels the same drive to be successful.  In the interview Morrison spoke elegantly about her beliefs of the African American culture and how her books reflect certain aspects of that. 

Toni Morrison accepts her recognitions, however, she is quite humble when discussing her success and the life she has lived. Her ability to stay humble through all of her accomplishment should spread to others who do not follow suit. I believe in feeling pride in your work and being recognized for your accomplishments but I do feel it is not necessary to flaunt your success in other faces.  To my knowledge, Morrison would agree. 

What would the world be like if more people were able to humbly accept their accomplishments instead of flaunting them?

Why did Morrison start her writing career so late in life?

How can these 'groups' that Morrison talks about help influence others to feel hope and status?