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Estelle Getty Quotes

1923–2008

Estelle Gettleman (née Scher; July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008), known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedian best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls (1985–92), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

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The only time you'll see me as a Democrat is when I play Sophia. In the real world I'm a Republican from head to toe.

Being tiny has been difficult for me in a business that regarded physicality as the most important part of your life.

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84 (2008)

Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles.

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84 (2008)

I think they look upon me as an old child, because I'm so little.

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84 (2008)

Too many of you, my friends, are dying. Now it's time for me to do my part and help you.

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84 (2008)

People assume that I'm wiser than I am because I'm somewhat successful. Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles. If you're dumb when you're young, you're going to be dumb when you're old.

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84 (2008)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Estelle Getty (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.