25 Monday Jan 2016
Posted in "She said what?!", quotations
A silent tongue for
fear of anger
fear of conflict
fear of loneliness
fear of attack
fear of misunderstanding
fear … fear it not
Speak up!
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from J. K. Rowling
internationally renown author of The Harry Potter book series
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(image from telegraph uk)
26 Wednesday Aug 2015
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A writer whose words will continue to inspire ad infinitum,
William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
wielded a mighty pen.
From his play,
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (Hamlet)
published in 1603, is the following commentary:
Certainly, a fashion statement for the ages on an observable distinction-
the dress is synonymous with the woman / the man.
If this be the case, choose wisely!
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(image from azquote.com)
07 Friday Aug 2015
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“She said what?!”
featuring statements from outspoken women:
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which they were more than willing to share.
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British writer, Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976)
was an internationally renown best selling
mystery / crime novelist, playwriter and author of short stories.
An extraordinary talent from an early age,
her mother enthusiastically encouraged her to write.
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(image from the telegraph uk):
the writer, Agatha Christie
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Her first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles published in 1920-
introduced the character, Belgian detective Hercule Poiro
who featured in many subsequent stories.
Ms. Christie wrote over 30 novels, which spotlighted this much loved character:
Murder on the Orient Express (1934), Death on the Nile (1937) among others.
During the 1970s, both of these popular writings
were made into equally popular movies.
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The year 1926 was an annus horribilis:
her beloved mother died and
her beloved husband fell in love with another woman and
petitioned for a divorce.
Depressed, saddened- Ms. Chrisite famously disappeared
without a clue as to her whereabouts.
All of England was caught up in the media story storm of mystery:
where was the missing, mystery story writer?
She would emerge three weeks later and
would never speak publically of the incident again.
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Her fame as a playwright is evidenced still.
The Mousetrap, a play of murder, mystery
with a surprise twist ending-
opened in the London, West End (1952).
It has been running continually ever since.
Now in its 63rd year of production at St. Martins Theatre, London-
The Mousetrap remains the longest running show
in the history of British theatre!
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For her contribution to the literary arts,
Ms Christie was made a Dame in 1971.
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A statement of positive self image, of acceptance of self
A quote on options considered and decision made!
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A “She said what?!” quote by Agatha Christie
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06 Monday Jul 2015
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"She said what?!", 'Atlas Shrugged', 'The Fountainhead', Ayn Rand, Objectivism, quote, quote by Ayn Rand
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Writer, philosopher Ayn Rand (1905 – 1982)
Russian born and raised, American naturalised-
is best known for her novels:
The Fountainhead (1943), Atlas Shrugged (1957).
Collectively, her novels served as ideal vehicles to promote
Ms. Rand’s philosophy for life, which she called Objectivism.
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(image from the nydailynews.com):
Writer/Philosopher
Ayn Rand
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Starting out informally in the 1950s and
eventually evolving into an organised movement
Objectivism
is a perspective which promotes rational self- interest
defined as focused pursuit of one’s own happiness
as “the highest moral aim”.
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A “She said what ?!” quote by Ayn Rand
A ” you and what army” challenge!
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09 Tuesday Jun 2015
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"She said what?!", first woman appointed- U.S. Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations
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Sisterhood is powerful,
at least it should be –
reflects a position taken by
Madeleine Albright
herself a strong, accomplished woman who strongly believes
in empowering other woman to achieve the same.
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A “She said what?!’ quote by Madeleine Albright
Noted.
Enough said!
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Madeleine Albright
– U. S. ambassador to the United Nations (1993 – 1997)
– the first woman to serve as U. S. Secretary of State (1997 – 2001)
– professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, Washington D. C.
– recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2012)
– fluent in six languages
– mother of daughters
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27 Monday Apr 2015
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Multi-talented
Ruth Gordon (1896 – 1985)
an American actress of stage, film, television
screenwriter and playwright-
was a woman of undeterred determination.
At fifteen years old, convinced of her destiny to be a stage actress,
she left her hometown in Quincy, Massachusetts and headed to NYC
with only $50 to her name.
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Told that she was of little beauty and little talent;
a critique of one of her early stage performances,
appeared in The New York Tribune and read:
‘Anyone who looks like that and acts like that must get off the stage.”
(quote from nytimes.com) –
she nonetheless, remained courageous and resolute.
…
Her perseverance eventually paid off.
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(image from imdb.com):
The actress, Ruth Gordon
recipient of the Academy Award for her role in
Rosemary’s Baby
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She became the first American actress
to perform with the illustrious Old Vic Company, London.
She would go on to win an Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress
for her role as the witch in the film Rosemary’s Baby (1968).
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The longevity of her career spanned over seventy years.
She was a woman of incredible vitality and stamina-
working at her craft until the day she died.
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Plus, she certainly had a way with words.
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A “She said what?!” quote by
Ruth Gordon
Change can be a good thing.
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08 Wednesday Apr 2015
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American jazz songstress Billie Holiday
nicknamed “Lady Day”
was famed for her original, soulful voice.
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(image from hilobrow.com):
Billie Holiday (1957)
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Unfortunately her life was plagued with personal challenges.
She battled drug and alcohol addiction
in addition to the intensity of racial discrimination during the 1930s / 1940s.
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Tragically, she died at only 44 years old.
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However, today she is rightfully remembered for her authentic musical talent.
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In 1972, Diana Ross won a Golden Globe
and received an Oscar nomination for her
portrayal of Billie Holiday in the movie Lady Sings the Blues.
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John Hammond, the record producer who discovered Ms. Holiday, said of her:
“I listened to this girl, and I just couldn’t believe my ears that here was a singer who sounded like an instrumentalist, like one of the most advanced instrumentalists there had ever been.” (quote from npr.org)
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A “She said what?!” quote by
Billie Holiday (1915 – 1959)
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13 Friday Mar 2015
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American writer Dorothy Parker:
poet, short story writer, satirist, activist
contributor to Vanity Fair, Esquire, The New York (which she help found)-
was actively engaged in the social issues of her time:
equality, freedom, civil liberties.
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(image from vulture.com):
Dorothy Parker, at her craft
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Known within the New York City literary circuit (and further flung)
for her scathing wit, sharp remarks and barbed retorts-
she was a woman of fierce talent and spirit.
She wrote and said what she thought/felt.
Admired by friends and critics alike, her writings/comments were
provocative, never sugar coated, sometimes bitter to swallow
and worth a moment to ponder.
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A “She said what?!” quote by
Dorothy Parker (1893 – 1967)
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01 Sunday Feb 2015
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She was born on 1 June 1926.
At birth she was given the name Norma Jeane Mortensen.
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She never knew her father.
Her mother suffered from mental illness.
As a result of these unfortunate circumstances,
she spent much of her childhood in foster care.
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Raped at the age of eleven, a high school drop-out at fifteen
and desperate to escape a childcare system,
which was anything but-
she wed her boyfriend at the age of sixteen.
At twenty, she was divorced
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She signed her first movie contract in 1946-
the same year of her divorce.
She dyed her hair blonde and styled herself “Marilyn Monroe“
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She would go on to study acting under Lee Strasberg,
at the prestigious Actors’ Studio.
She would become an international movie star.
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She was known for her breathy voice, screen sex appeal and curvaceous figure.
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She married baseball great Joe DiMaggio –
a marriage which lasted only nine months.
She wed famed playwright Arthur Miller-
a marriage which lasted five years.
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She was known to have an offbeat sense of humour
and a lively, sharp wit.
Many famous quotes on life, men and career are attributed to her.
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(image from quotesvalley.com):
Marilyn Monroe
“She said what?!” :
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On 5 August 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead at her Los Angeles home-
the cause of death was ruled as a drug overdose.
She was thirty-six years old.
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22 Thursday Jan 2015
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"She said what?!", 'The Vicious Circle', Algonquin Round Table, Dorothy Parker, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., NAACP, quotations, quote
‘She said what?!’
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The American poet, writer, commentator,
jet-setter of the roaring ’20s,
friend of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald
society set favourite and socialist-
Dorothy Parker
was known by fans and foes
for her barbed words and biting wit.
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In 1919 she became a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table,
a salon of writers referred to as ‘The Vicious Circle’,
who regularly meet and lunched at the Algonquin Hotel, NYC.
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Dorothy Parker
“She said what?!” :
Ouch.
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In addition to her literary output and outbursts,
Ms. Parker was very involved in the American Civil Rights movement.
In her will, she outlined that her entire estate
be bequeathed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Upon his assassination in 1968, the estate of Dorothy Parker
was given to the NAACP
(The National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People).
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The remains of Dorothy Parker are interned in a memorial garden
on the grounds of the NAACP headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.
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A “She said what?!” quote by
Dorothy Parker (1893 – 1967)
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