 She was a prolific writer of poetry; her volume "Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie" (1971) was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and she was chosen by President Bill Clinton to recite her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" during his inauguration in 1993.Angelou's successful acting career included roles in numerous plays, films, and television programs, such as in the television mini-series "Roots" in 1977.Her screenplay "Georgia, Georgia" (1972) was the first original script by a black woman to be produced.