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Lillie Langtry [1853-1929] British
Rank: 103
Actress


Lillie Langtry, born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, was celebrated as a young woman of beauty and charm, who later established a reputation as an actress and producer. 

Famous, Gardening, Life, Sympathy



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Feed the dogs. I hate to hear them barking like that.
101
The most lasting and pure gladness comes to me from my gardens. Gardening
102
No person in the world ever lost anything by being nice to me.
103
Anyone's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit.
104
I have known great things and wonderful persons, and I have known homage.
105
I must hurry back to my house and my flowers in Monaco.
106
Why in the world would anyone want to photograph an old woman like me?
107
You wouldn't believe how the town was named for me. I was met by the whole population, headed by the mayor.
108
I do not regret one moment of my life. Life
109
On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.
110
Sympathy is charming, but it does not make up for pain. Sympathy
111
I am happy as happiness goes, for a woman who has so many memories and who lives the lonely life of an actress.
112
Anyone who limits her vision to memories of yesterday is already dead.
113
I shall fulfill my contract, no more nor less.
114
I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others.
115
Said I was beautiful, did he? He's being paid for treatment, not flattery.
116
My agent tells me I am drawing the largest salary ever paid in the halls of England. Wonderful, isn't it? for a quiet, rural gardener like myself.
117
The sentimentalist ages far more quickly than the person who loves his work and enjoys new challenges.
118
They saw me, those reckless seekers of beauty, and in a night I was famous. Famous
119
It's the first time I've seen myself act, and I can't say I'm impressed.
120
It was so kind of you to mention that I don't wear stays. What's the point? If you squeeze it in at one point, it only comes out at the other.
121
My husband is a general's chauffeur somewhere in France.
122
Will I return to England? I don't know. I'll think it over.
123
I was beautiful. Now, because I am old, I take no shame in so saying.
124
I am a grandmother now, and that means age is creeping on, creeping on.
125
I found my interest lapse in both acting and racing.
126
I have always been willing to take the blame for the things I have done.
201
After being so bad I could hear the angels singing.
202
I know I am at the end. I shall never get better, dear.
203
I'm not afraid. I never liked long last acts.
204
I've put in as many as 40 weeks a year on stage. It is lonely and restricted, as all artistic life must necessarily be.
205

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