Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Gypsy Rose Lee
Born: January 8, 1911
Died: April 26, 1970 (aged 59)
Bio: Gypsy Rose Lee was an American burlesque entertainer famous for her striptease act. She was also an actress, author, and playwright whose 1957 memoir was made into the stage musical and film Gypsy.
Known for:
- Gypsy (1962)
- The Trouble with Angels (1966)
- Lady of Burlesque (1943)
- Screaming Mimi (1958)
- The Stripper (1963)
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