I... was not too happy to suddenly take on this public role thrust upon me. They just assumed I was the Joan of Arc of the women's movement. And I wasn't at all. It put a lot of unnecessary pressure on me.
In sitcoms, the women are so beautiful, understanding and well-bred. They have humor, but sort of display it with a twinkle of the eye and not a guff… - Bea Arthur
In sitcoms, the women are so beautiful, understanding and well-bred. They have humor, but sort of display it with a twinkle of the eye and not a guff…
- Bea Arthur
Keep fighting for animals by making compassionate, cruelty-free choices every day and encouraging those around you to do the same. - Bea Arthur
Keep fighting for animals by making compassionate, cruelty-free choices every day and encouraging those around you to do the same.
I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it. - Bea Arthur
I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it.
Many years ago, I was in a Broadway show and I had to wear a fox fur around my shoulders. One day my hand touched one of the fox's legs. It seemed to… - Bea Arthur
Many years ago, I was in a Broadway show and I had to wear a fox fur around my shoulders. One day my hand touched one of the fox's legs. It seemed to…
I'm not playing a role. I'm being myself, whatever the hell that is. - Bea Arthur
I'm not playing a role. I'm being myself, whatever the hell that is.
You know, I spend most of my life turning things down. There's a lot of crap out there. - Bea Arthur
You know, I spend most of my life turning things down. There's a lot of crap out there.
PETA has a proven track record of success. Each victory PETA wins for the animals is a stepping stone upon which we build a more compassionate world … - Bea Arthur
PETA has a proven track record of success. Each victory PETA wins for the animals is a stepping stone upon which we build a more compassionate world …
All this time I've just wanted to be blonde, beautiful and 5 feet 2 inches tall. - Bea Arthur
All this time I've just wanted to be blonde, beautiful and 5 feet 2 inches tall.
I suddenly realized that comedy, for me, was just being honest, and playing it for real. I've seen so many wonderful actors who turn into creatures f… - Bea Arthur
I suddenly realized that comedy, for me, was just being honest, and playing it for real. I've seen so many wonderful actors who turn into creatures f…
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