It didn't dawn on me that we were olderelderly women. Later, of course, people felt we were doing so much to further the cause of mature women.
More Quotes from Beatrice Arthur:
After I realized that I wasn't going to get any acting work, I thought I would try nightclubs. And I got hired immediately at a very fancy supper club. But three nights later I was let go. The manager told me that I was so tall, so imposing, so obviously in charge that nobody was going to believe me... so he said I should try comedy... and I've been hooked ever since.Beatrice Arthur
It was like the Beatles had arrived, you know. These four elderly ladies, and they were screaming for us-screaming for us. It was wonderful.
Beatrice Arthur
My opening night at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis... has a thrust stage. I thought I was walking into the wings, and I walked right into the pit.
Beatrice Arthur
I watch news programs and I love Comedy Central. I love The Daily Show-it's smarter than anything else. I also like The Critic and Celebrity Death Match and South Park. I love all of that.
Beatrice Arthur
It's a very difficult thing to master. I don't think that many people have the light touch that comedy commands.
Beatrice Arthur
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