I learned to slip back and forth between my black and white worlds. One of those tricks I … - Barack Obama

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I work my back 'til it's racked with pain, the boss can't even recall my name.

Barack Obama

I learned to slip back and forth between my black and white worlds. One of those tricks I had learned: People were satisfied so long as you were courteous and smiled and made no sudden moves. They were more than satisfied; they were relieved -- such a pleasant surprise to find a well-mannered young black man who didn't seem angry all the time.

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