I was one of I think three white girls in my school. So, I was very much an outsider. And plus I was Jewish and all of my friends were black and Baptist because they listen to the coolest music. We were all listening to Ray Charles and what was then called race music.
There are those who wrap themselves in flags and blow the tinny trumpet of patriotism as a means of fooling the people.
I don't think I've had a more miserable life than a lot of people. I think I've had a pretty lucky life.