NeNe Leakes (Linnethia Monique "NeNe" Leakes) Quotes

I've heard that I've gotten a lighter complexion, as if I've bleached my skin. I think that is so stupid and ludicrous. For those who want to bleach their skin, that's fine. I just didn't bleach mine. I'm a black woman. I don't want to be anything but a black woman.

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• I think I would encourage leaders to start working with communities in order to inoculate angry, young teenagers.

  

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• My first job ever was on 'Peak Practice.' I just had to walk up the stairs. They kept the take where I slipped slightly, which was annoying.

  

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• I never wanted to be a millionaire. I just wanted to live like one.

  

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• I've heard that I've gotten a lighter complexion, as if I've bleached my skin. I think that is so stupid and ludicrous. For those who want to bleach their skin, that's fine. I just didn't bleach mine. I'm a black woman. I don't want to be anything but a black woman.

  

  NeNe Leakes
  • Black
  • Stupid