I had lunch with her one time. A real down to earth lady. It was the first ever Bakersfield Business Conference. Was held outside at Stockdale Country Club where I was a bartender. She was part of the line up of entertainment that day. There was only about 150 people in attendance and Phyllis had just finished her bit when lunch was served. The waitresses all finished serving and while the guests were eating we all got our lunch and sat down inside in the formal dining room to eat. Phyllis got her lunch and came and sat down with us....the help. I laughed so hard I cried all through lunch.
Quite a memory.
How lucky you were to have been able to have met her, let alone have her join you for lunch. What a treasure trove of one liners she would have nowadays, just using politicians as her source.
I agree that our musicians, comedians and actors are largely totally krap. I know my mom hated it when I listened to or wanted to watch Elvis. But by comparison with what’s out there today, his music was almost saintly! I still listen to the oldies, classical or religious music and TV program choice is indeed sparse.
This also extends to the choice we have in clothing, movies and news articles. Not much good out there any more. But as long as people continue to consume, those with no or limited talent will continue to produce.
How wonderful! She was a lady and a dame, in the best sense and meaning of those words. God bless her.
Thanks for sharing that story with us. She always seemed like just a right dame.