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Bea Lillie Says She Is Not The Funniest Woman
Bea Lillie, known as Madam Arcati in High Spirits, rejects being called the funniest woman. She cites critics and jokes about rival entertainers, noting she may be funnier if critics saw all the contenders. She maintains a light daily ritual at Sardi's and attributes energy to clean living.
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Gay Pauley
New York
UPI
Beatrice Lillie
Atlantic
Miss Lillie
Lady Peel
Africa
China
England
Lillie
Bea Lillie
Madame E. Arcati
Noel Coward
Coward