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"Ive been a Democrat my whole life. Thats what makes Maude and Dorothy so believable, we have the same viewpoints on how our country should be handled."
Bea ArthurI suddenly realized that comedy, for me, was just being honest, and pl — Bea Arthur
"I suddenly realized that comedy, for me, was just being honest, and playing it for real. Ive seen so many wonderful actors who turn into creatures from another planet when theyre told they are supposed to be playing comedy. I... was not too happy to suddenly take on this public role thrust upon me. They just assumed I was the Joan of Arc of the womens movement. And I wasnt at all. It put a lot of unnecessary pressure on me. Id never even been to Wrigley Field. I never even enjoyed baseball that much, but I loved being there, the crowd was lovely, and they all sang with me!"
Bea Arthur
Bea Arthur
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Beatrice Arthur was an American actress, comedian, and singer. She began her career on stage in 1947, attracting critical acclaim before achieving worldwide recognition for her work on television beginning in the 1970s as Maude Findlay in the popular sitcoms All in the Family (1971–1972) and Maude (1972–1978) and later in the 1980s and 1990s as Dorothy Zbornak on The Golden Girls (1985–1992).
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