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[quesarah]

from a third of my flist:

I love looking at people's icons, but I don't always *get* them - I often wonder stuff like, "Who's that guy?" or "Where's that quote from?" but I tend not to ask, for various reasons. Pick one (or more!) of my icons you're curious about, and I'll try to explain it. Or at least explain what I like about it.

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[zazuomgwtf.livejournal.com]

this one:

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

That's Gracie Allen, a classic comedienne. I always thought she was the vastly better half of Burns and Allen; her delivery was deft and subtle, her wit rapier sharp. I can't think of any other comic who's used naivete to such a wickedly funny end. Re-reading some of her old skits, I was reminded that only truly smart people can play dumb characters. She must have been a genius.