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November 20, 2015 at 10:56
beetleypete
It’s Maggie with her English accent (Downton-style) that I hear. I never hear the American accent, and that ‘s just wrong, I know. Bancroft is much more suitable. I will have to read them again, thinking of her instead.
November 20, 2015 at 09:51
First Night Design
I can understand Maggie Smith, although her American accent has never been anything to write home about! I always hear Anne Bancroft.
November 19, 2015 at 23:41
beetleypete
If I did writing as a job, I would undoubtedly begin to resent it. As it is, I am free to write what I like, whether others like it or not.
Ms Parker had some great lines. For no good reason, I always imagine them spoken by Maggie Smith.
Best wishes, Pete. x
November 19, 2015 at 17:08
First Night Design
My job is done!
November 19, 2015 at 16:57
joewriteshiswrongs
sometimes writing can seem like a job… but guess what..? thats because for alot of us it is… even if its not and were not getting paid for it right this minute… but isn’t that ultimately the endgame here..? how many of us would love to get paid for every single thing that we write..? i know i most certainly would..!! great thought provoking post..!!
November 19, 2015 at 12:19
First Night Design
Oh, trying to sell anything is grotesque! I could never sell myself as an actress. That was worse because you’re selling your looks, you hair colour, your height and so on, as well as your ability to act. Ugh!
November 19, 2015 at 12:17
First Night Design
I suspect you’re right!
November 19, 2015 at 12:17
First Night Design
Yup!
November 18, 2015 at 22:50
olganm
These days I quite enjoy writing. What I hate is trying to sell what I write. But love Dorothy
November 18, 2015 at 22:30
Mary Smith
Isn’t that how most of us feel? She just had a way of saying things out loud!
November 18, 2015 at 20:56
alexraphael
What a woman!
November 18, 2015 at 19:57
First Night Design
Ha, yes!
November 18, 2015 at 19:34
Tish Farrell
Oh yes! At least that’s how I feel today 🙂