Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth



“It is very strange that the years teach us patience - that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.”
- Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor was born on this day in 1932. While I have never been a big "Liz" person, her power, magnetism and impressive body of work are undeniable. For decades she was the reigning queen of American cinema; the biggest name on the marquee, the headline in every movie magazine and gossip column and one of the few women whose attachment to a project could make that project happen. She combined acting with international celebrity in a way that few people did in her heyday, living larger than life and inspiring an enduring fascination in the hearts and imaginations of her public. There were scandals and health problems and a private life playing out all too publicly, but in the end I think she still inspires a great deal of love and admiration.

2 comments:

  1. i only hope to be as fabulous one day....

    ReplyDelete
  2. hey .. i just read your what a difference a year makes blog. i cant wait to feel that way. thank you for sharing it. i know you can't die from a broken heart, but it doesn't stop me from wanting too.

    ReplyDelete