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Barbara Feldon, born on March 12, 1933, is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Manhattan Murder Mystery'. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

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“The emotional excess of music felt more real than the muted emotion and soft demeanor I expressed in daily life. When I was this passionately engaged I didn't need anything else to "complete" me; not a man, not a career affirmation. I only had to give in to the music to live an immense life that I could experience any time I chose.”

Passion Music Career

Book:Living Alone and Loving It

Source: Living Alone and Loving It

“Living on one's own is not always ideal - but then, neither is marriage. The mated format is charted territory. Those venturing into singlehood are the Lewis and Clarks of a pioneering lifestyle with few maps, unexpected ambushes, and an infinity of adventures. Therein lies its glory!”

Marriage Loneliness Solitude Divorce Exploration Single Adventures Living Alone

Book:Living Alone and Loving It

Source: Living Alone and Loving It

“The thing I love about television is that people watch you in their pajamas, and when they're eating dinner. You're part of the family.”

People Watches Television Eating Dinner Things I Love Pajamas Eating Dinner

Author:Barbara Feldon

“If people are watching television by themselves, it makes them part of a community of people laughing.”

People Ifs Community Laughing Television Watching Television

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“Poetry is very crafted. You can't have too many words. It needs compression. It has to be spare, just the right number of words.”

Needs Numbers Poetry Is Spares Compression

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“I love writing. I've always written journals. I loved writing the book on living alone.”

Writing Book Written Journal Living Alone

Author:Barbara Feldon

“The secret of living a full life is to be fully engaged, moment to moment, to have something in your life that engages you so that there's nothing missing.”

Moments Life Is Secret Missing Engaged Full Life

Author:Barbara Feldon

“I'm not saying that there's anything better than mated bliss at its best, but I'm saying that living alone is as good in its own way. But we haven't quite given ourselves permission to recognize that.”

Way Given Havens Bliss Permission Living Alone

Author:Barbara Feldon

“I've always supported myself. I like the sense of knowing exactly where I stand financially, but there is a side of me that longs for a knight in shining armor.”

Sides Knowing Shining Finance Sense Of Humor Knights Armor Two Sides Knight In Shining Armor

Author:Barbara Feldon

“I'd like to meet a lovely man who shares my interests. On the other hand, I possibly will not. It's part of the hand you're dealt. It's a challenge-and I'm not atypical.”

Men Hands Interest Challenges Share Lovely Lovely Man

Author:Barbara Feldon

“For 50 percent of Americans marriage is forever, for the rest of us there is another adventure.”

Marriage Forever Adventure Percent

Book:Living Alone and Loving It

Source: Living Alone and Loving It

About the Author

Born: March 12, 1933
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 11

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