Dench Mouth
(I love it.) It's in the vein of when somebody calls me a bitch and, instead of getting defensive, I raise an eyebrow and say, "And...?" Perez Hilton posts:
Dame Judi Dench was crossing Shaftesbury Ave in London on her way to rehearsal for a new project on Tuesday and was almost run down by a speeding taxi. The taxi driver shouted to her out of the window, 'You stupid cunt!". Dame Judi's fast reply- "That's Dame Cunt to you!"
via GS
Apropos to nothing, and possibly urban myth...
In the Sixties, there was a television and radio talk show host in syndication named Joe Pyne. He lost a leg in the Korean War, and proudly remind his fans of the fact he was a wounded vet. His forte was baiting his guest for his audience's amusement.
One evening he was Interviewing Frank Zappa.
Pyne: You have long hair. Doesn't that make you a girl.
Frank Zappa: You have a wooden leg. Doesn't that make you a table?
I cherish the clever riposte.
Fianza at August 1, 2009 9:48 AM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2009/08/dench-mouth.html#comment-1660729">comment from FianzaLove that, Fianza. Just Tweeted it.
PS to follow me on Twitter (and I promise I never put out that I just over-chewed my food, etc., or really anything about the moment-by-moment details of my life), http://www.twitter.com/amyalkon
Amy Alkon
at August 1, 2009 10:20 AM
Amy - I enjoy your tweets.
The one about throwing your car keys in the lake and then trying to start the car with water (or something like that). That tweet gave me a good chuckle throughout the day.
Love Madame Dench. Flinchy Perez...not so much.
Feebie at August 1, 2009 1:03 PM
>> Doesn't that make you a table?
Quote o' the day!
Eric at August 1, 2009 2:03 PM
So is Velveteen Rabbi supposed poke at jewish law prohibiting mixing animal and plant fibers in fabrics?
Cause most people arent that subtle
http://twitter.com/search?q=%23failedchildrensbooktitles#search?q=%23failedchildrensbooktitles
Course mine was kinda subtle too
lujlp at August 1, 2009 7:11 PM
She's one of my favorites - one of those great British actors supported through a long career by repertory theater, good TV programming, and films.
Unlike the US system.
Ben-David at August 3, 2009 11:13 AM
Judi Dench is the best ever. I will cross oceans (and have) to see her. She gives so much - and there is so much to give. Makes me laugh, cry and think. She is my favorite.
Joanne Bagley at August 3, 2009 10:30 PM
I miss Frank Zappa ...
Jay R at August 4, 2009 4:25 PM
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