A Quote by Julie Newmar

Silly' is probably the word that best describes me.

Julie Newmar

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Julie Newmar
American - Actress
Born: August 16, 1933

Most of us would be upset if we were accused of being "silly." But the word "silly" comes from the old English word "selig," and its literal definition is "to be blessed, happy, healthy and prosperous."

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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Nobody calls me silly. That is not a word that applies to me.

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