As fiercely as she has served in the role of First Lady, she has been constrained by political realities and the expectations of the role, of the whole world. What thrills me most about Michelle Obama is that the full extent of her legacy is yet to be written. “Whenever I think about Michelle Obama, I think, ‘When I grow up, I want to be just like her.’ I want to be that intelligent, confident and comfortable in my own skin.
Coming from her, our First Lady, the modern-day Schuyler sister incarnate, and one of the most inspirational women of our time, it was the best compliment I have ever received.”
Obama said, ‘This is the best piece of art that I’ve ever seen.’ I was floored. She said hello to each and everyone of us. On Michelle Obama’s visit to see Hamilton: “So poised and beautiful. Michelle! That name now carries a whole world of meaning. The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. “Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. 10, contains essays from Hamilton alum Phillipa Soo, writer Roxane Gay and others.īelow is a collection of some of the most memorable quotes from the book, touching on Obama’s confidence, style, kindness and legacy.
