Eartha Kitt, amidst writing her memoirs, receiving a new fountain pen from Frank D. Waterman, chairmen of the Waterman Pen Co. (Jet, July 14, 1955). The result: Thursday’s Child, published in 1956.
I have become partially, respectfully, infatuated with her. From talent to intellect to charisma to style she had it all, maybe even a scandal here and there, and made it look easy. A true inspiration for me.