I'm Flurina, 34. Middle aged ladies are the light of my life. Currently having a Betty White situation. A beautiful lady is an accident of nature.
A beautiful old lady is a work of art.
Louis Nizer
And then went on to say “blaming individuals for all of this is absurd and evil, as is locking them up for punishment instead of rehabilitation” and I respect that
one of my favorite shows – engaging, hilarious, whimsical, with serious things to say that were delivered in an accessible way without talking down to their audience *chef’s kiss*
when people who want to be vaguely progressive say 'nature' all secular style but it's painfully obvious they mean 'god' while thinking they don't mean god
“Culture tends to argue that it forbids only that which is unnatural. But from a biological perspective, nothing is unnatural. Whatever is possible is by definition also natural. A truly unnatural behaviour, one that goes against the laws of nature, simply cannot exist, so it would need no prohibition.”
- Yuval Noah Harari
Sophia, Blanche, Dorothy, & Rose (Golden Girls 3x6) || Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur, & Betty White
Sophia: What do you think? Don’t hold back. I can take the criticism.
Blanche: . . . Depressing.
Dorothy: Awful.
Rose: Stinky.
Sophia: Go to hell, all of you!
Dorothy: Actually, she took it better than I had expected.
Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, CH, DBE
28th of December, 1934 — 27th of September, 2024
She received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for six Laurence Olivier Awards. She was one of the few performers to earn the Triple Crown of Acting.
“ Do not be stilled by anger or grief. Burn them both and use that fuel to keep moving. Look up at the clouds and tip your head way back so the roofs of the houses disappear. Keep moving. ” — Dame Maggie Smith in her memoir; You Could Make This Place Beautiful (2023)
"My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Maggie Smith. As the curtain comes down on a national treasure, we join all those around the world in remembering with the fondest admiration and affection her many great performances and her warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage." — King Charles III
"The end of an era of the sheer definition of what it means to be an actor. You created characters that clung to us, moved us, entertained us ...... made us look within. You defied the expectations of age.... crossed generations. You were greatness personified Dame Maggie Smith. 'A lady always knows when it's time to leave' [...] Godspeed ♥️" — Viola Davis
"She was a fierce intellect, a gloriously sharp tongue, could intimidate and charm in the same instant and was, as everyone will tell you, extremely funny... The word legend is overused but if it applies to anyone in our industry then it applies to her." — co-star in Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe
"Maggie Smith was a truly great actress, and we were more than fortunate to be part of the last act in her stellar career. She was a joy to write for, subtle, many-layered, intelligent, funny and heart-breaking. Working with her has been the greatest privilege of my career, and I will never forget her." — Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes
"Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with the “one-of-a-kind”. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family … RIP." — co-star in Sister Act & Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit, Whoopi Goldberg
"When I was younger I had no idea of Maggie’s legend – the woman I was fortunate enough to share space with. It is only as I’ve become an adult that I’ve come to appreciate that I shared the screen with a true definition of greatness." — co-star in the Harry Potter film series, Emma Watson
"Heartbroken to hear about Maggie. She was so special, always hilarious and always kind. I feel incredibly lucky to have shared a set with her and particularly lucky to have shared a dance." — co-star in the Harry Potter film series, Rupert Grint
"Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent," on-screen son in Downton Abbey, Hugh Bonneville
"I had the unforgettable experience of working with her; sharing a two-shot was like being paired with a lion. She could eat anyone alive, and often did. But funny, and great company. And suffered no fools. We will never see another. God speed, Ms. Smith!" — co-star in Suddenly, Last Summer, Rob Lowe
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