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"I think they look upon me as an old child, because Im so little."
Estelle GettyEstelle Getty
Estelle Getty
Estelle Getty
author1985–1992
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Estelle Gettleman, known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedian. She was best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls (1985–1992), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She reprised the role in Empty Nest (19
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"People assume that Im wiser than I am because Im somewhat successful. Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles. If youre dumb when youre young, youre going to be dumb when youre old."
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"The only time youll see me as a Democrat is when I play Sophia. In the real world Im a Republican from head to toe."
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"Being tiny has been difficult for me in a business that regarded physicality as the most important part of your life."
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"Too many of you, my friends, are dying. Now its time for me to do my part and help you."
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"Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles."
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