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At my age, one must ration ones excitement.
Smiths portrayal ofDownton AbbeysDowager Countess has been a highlight throughout the dramas television and cinematic run.
On The Weekend
Series 1, Episode 1:What is a weekend?
On Technology
Series 1, Episode 7:First electricity, now telephones.
Sometimes I feel as if I were living in an H.G.
On Romance
Series 2, Episode 2:I am not a romantic.
But even I will concede that the heart does not exist solely for the purpose of pumping blood.
On Feminism
Series 2, Episode 4:Im a woman, Mary.
I can be as contrary as I choose.
On Making A Distinction
Series 2, Episode 6:I dont dislike him.
I just dont like him, which is quite different.
On Age
Series 3, Episode 3:At my age, one must ration ones excitement.
Stop whining and find something to do.
On Friendship
Series 5, Episode 1:Theres nothing simpler than avoiding people you dont like.
Avoiding ones friends, thats the real test.
On Marriage
Series 6, Episode 3:I know several couples who are perfectly happy.
Havent spoken in years.
On Being Humble
Downton Abbey(film):I am an expert in every matter.
On Humour
Downton Abbey(film):Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.
On Men
Downton Abbey(film):What simpletons men are.
This article was originally published onApril 29, 2022
