Lillie Langtry
Lillie Langtry
Lillie Langtry, usually spelled Lily Langtry in the United States, was celebrated as a young woman of beauty and charm, who later established a reputation as an actress and producer. Her looks and personality attracted interest, commentary, and invitations from artists and society hostesses...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionStage Actress
Date of Birth13 October 1853
Lillie Langtry quotes about
night saws fame
They saw me, those reckless seekers of beauty, and in a night I was famous.
princess night london
On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.
firsts first-time i-can
It's the first time I've seen myself act, and I can't say I'm impressed.
memories yesterday vision
Anyone who limits her vision to memories of yesterday is already dead.
photography world want
Why in the world would anyone want to photograph an old woman like me?
challenges age enjoy
The sentimentalist ages far more quickly than the person who loves his work and enjoys new challenges.
beautiful shame
I was beautiful. Now, because I am old, I take no shame in so saying.
nice world lost
No person in the world ever lost anything by being nice to me.
littles chapters
Each little chapter has its place.
wonderful-person great-things persons
I have known great things and wonderful persons, and I have known homage
responsibility house enough
I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others.
british-actress liked
I'm not afraid. I never liked long last acts.
barking british-actress feed
Feed the dogs. I hate to hear them barking like that.
british-actress nor shall
I shall fulfill my contract, no more nor less.