It's the centenary today of the unequivocal Queen of Melodrama, Miss Lana Turner (8th February 1921 - 29th June 1995)!
CAMP: "A cornucopia of frivolity, incongruity, theatricality, and humour." "A deadly, winking, sniggering, snuggling, chromium-plated, scent-impregnated, luminous, quivering, giggling, fruit-flavored, mincing, ice-covered heap of mother love." "The lie that tells the truth." "Ostentatious, exaggerated, affected, theatrical; effeminate or homosexual; pertaining to or characteristic of homosexuals."
"I would rather lose a good earring than be caught without make-up."
ReplyDeleteI tend to agree.
Amen, sister! Another one of hers was "My goal was to have one husband and seven children, but it turned out to be the other way around."
DeleteShe sounds like a hoot! Jx
This is me popping out for a pint of milk. I hate driving.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this, Jon - I found myself laughing at 7am - which is a rare and special thing these days!
Sx
A girl needs a white ermine to go out for milk in this weather!
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Oh, my gods, whatever's the matter?! Has she just realised she's driving a Ford Fiesta rather than a Jaguar?
ReplyDeleteI reckon her car radio TA setting's suddenly switched to local traffic news, just as she was getting to the "More...security!" crescendo of I Know Him So Well... Jx
Deletegirl must have had a hideous case of whip lash
ReplyDeleteHe neck was cushioned nicely by fur... Jx
DeleteI am not sure but I think she is a bit upset !
ReplyDeleteOne would never guess... Jx
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