And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
In High Episcopal Masses, there is a procession of gaudily-robed celebrants including Priests, Crosiers (carrying the ceremonial cross) and Censers, who carry an incense burner swinging from a chain and emitting clouds of smoke.
It is claimed that Tallulah Bankhead, seated on the center aisle, once leaned out and remarked to the Censer "Love your gown, but did you know your purse is on fire?"
in the hospital to get some stubborn gonorrhea taken care of, she remarked to the medical team, "now I hope you don't think this teaches me some kind of lesson or something"
Pretty lady, but apparently a walking VD dispensary. Too fond of the party lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteThere's a funny story about Chico Marx and her, as told by Dick Cavett.
ReplyDeleteYou made me have to look for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyApJnz7V3s
Delete"and so you shall..."
DeleteDad was a CongressCritter. She slept with everyone, male and female. Plus, 3-4 packs a day.
ReplyDeleteThe Black Widow on the old Batman TV show. Same bat time, same bat channel!
ReplyDeleteJust went through the Bankhead tunnel in Mobile, it's like driving through an interstate restroom bathroom.
ReplyDeleteIn High Episcopal Masses, there is a procession of gaudily-robed celebrants including Priests, Crosiers (carrying the ceremonial cross) and Censers, who carry an incense burner swinging from a chain and emitting clouds of smoke.
ReplyDeleteIt is claimed that Tallulah Bankhead, seated on the center aisle, once leaned out and remarked to the Censer "Love your gown, but did you know your purse is on fire?"
What a dame.
ReplyDeleteWatch Lifeboat sometime to see here at her prime.
the crew crowded the set, the actors entred the boat by ladders and Tuloo wore no unnypantz.
DeleteShe was a pioneer. Her exploits at the time absolutely pale in comparison to what appears the norm in Hollywierd today.
ReplyDeletein the hospital to get some stubborn gonorrhea taken care of, she remarked to the medical team, "now I hope you don't think this teaches me some kind of lesson or something"
ReplyDeleteshe lived across the street from the Stork Club, ordered from them for delivery, and as often as not received the order out of her clothes.
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