I’ve worked with the greatest actors, and they’re all gone. This is what’s so desperate to me.
Meaning of the quote
Angela Lansbury, a famous American actress, is feeling sad because all the great actors she has worked with have passed away. She feels that this is a desperate situation, as she has lost the opportunity to work with these talented performers again.
About Angela Lansbury
Dame Angela Lansbury was a beloved British-American actress who enjoyed an illustrious 80-year career spanning film, stage, and television. She earned numerous accolades, including several Tony and Golden Globe Awards, and is best known for her iconic role as Jessica Fletcher in the long-running TV series ‘Murder, She Wrote’.
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