I was born the son of a cotton farmer back aught 6. Times were hard but mama managed to feed us the finest cornbread and grits. As I grew up, I had ...more I was born the son of a cotton farmer back aught 6. Times were hard but mama managed to feed us the finest cornbread and grits. As I grew up, I had to make a living dancing on the street for nickels. Eventually I got a part in a vaudeville act and went on to become a star. hide