Lillian Russell

Singer and Actress

Lillian Russell was a prominent American actress and singer known for her influence on musical theater and her views on love and beauty.

Born
December 4, 1861
Died
June 27, 1922
Quotes
9
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#3259

About Lillian Russell

Lillian Russell — Life and Legacy

Lillian Russell was a celebrated American actress and singer who made a significant impact on the world of musical theater in the late 19th century. Known for her stunning voice and captivating performances, she became a symbol of beauty and femininity, often challenging societal norms regarding women in the arts. Russell's quotes reflect her belief in the transformative power of love and the importance of self-expression. She famously stated that beauty is not merely skin deep but is intertwined with one's character and spirit, highlighting her understanding of the deeper aspects of human experience. Her perspective on love was equally profound, as she believed it to be a driving force that shapes identities and relationships. Lillian Russell's insights continue to resonate, reminding us of the importance of embracing our individuality and the power of love in our lives.

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"We all have a fear of the unknown what one does with that fear will make all the difference in the world."

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"Let the clean air blow the cobwebs from your body. Air is medicine."

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"The society girl meets more dangers than the girl on the stage. There is more danger at a tango tea than in the theatre. The actor is less dangerous than the dancing master."

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"Learn to take responsibility for emotions, and to manage energies, always working within present resources."

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"You ought to try eating raw oysters in a restaurant with every eye focused upon you - it makes you feel as if the creatures were whales, your fork a derrick and your mouth Mammouth Cave."

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"So many pleasing episodes of one's life are spoiled by shouting. You never heard of an unhappy marriage unless the neighbors have heard it first."

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"If a girl is pretty she will be tempted."

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"I could never be lonely without a husband, but without my trinkets, my golden gods, I could find abysmal gloom."

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