I’m not a betting woman, but I have $50 on Secretariat with an old director friend of mine.

Meaning of the quote

Shirley Booth, an American actress, is saying that even though she doesn't usually gamble, she has placed a $50 bet on a horse named Secretariat with an old friend who is a film director. This suggests that she has confidence in Secretariat's ability to win, even though she doesn't typically make bets.

About Shirley Booth

Shirley Booth was an acclaimed American actress who won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. She was best known for her roles on stage and in the popular sitcom Hazel, and her voice work in the animated Christmas special The Year Without a Santa Claus.

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