Famous Spinsters
Susan Boyle, a Britain's Got Talent contestant was referred to as a spinster throughout the competition. Part of Boyle's massive appeal has been the difference between her talent and her "never been kissed" and "spinster" labels.
Other famous spinsters include Oprah Winfrey, Susan B. Anthony, Ann Coulter, Florence King, Condoleezza Rice, Molly Ivins, Janet Reno, Janet Napolitano, Elena Kagan, Willa Cather, Anne Widdecombe, Maureen Dowd, Coco Chanel, Holly Hallstrom, Lizzie Borden, Emily Dickinson, Florence Nightingale, Queen Elizabeth I, Frances Bavier, Ann B. Davis, Diane Keaton, Lillian Gish, Greta Garbo, Jane Austen, Amy Sedaris, Harper Lee, Louisa May Alcott, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, and Julia Gillard.
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Famous quotes containing the word famous:
“A famous theatrical actress
Played best in the role of malefactress.
Yet her home-life was pure
Except, to be sure,
A scandal or two just for practice.”
—Anonymous.