And though she could have been nasty about it she kept it one hundred percent classy by reaffirming she and Dr. Angelou’s bond to the misguided follower.

“She actually gave me permission after the 2nd or 3d (sic) visit to her home to call her “Maya”. Believe me I’ve witnessed when other folk did NOT have that permission!”

 

If you need a reference point on how Dr. Angelou used to shut down those who failed to throw some RESPECK on her name check this clip out;

Seems like one of the lessons Oprah learned from Dr. Angelou was to check people with class. And that’s a lesson everyone needs.