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I wanted to be a tragedienne. I only wanted sad parts. When mother read the press notices when I was on the road, saying I was a 'comedienne,' the tears rolled down my cheeks. I thought comedians had to have black on their faces, or red beards . . .

Source: Interview in newsletter Taylorology, by Ray W. Frohman, 2 Dec 1919; found at www.public.asu.edu/~ialong/Taylor36.txt.
-- Dorothy Gish, (Mar 11 1898-1968), US actress; She played in more than 75 films, 1912-22, including Orphans of the Storm.

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