Evolution, Part Three

Lesson learned: in the history of evolution, John Waters divas may or may not always play a part, but Diana Dors and Aretha Franklin are constants.








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Trixie Friganza

c. 1907, the musical comedy star of The Belle of Bohemia, Sally in Our Alley, The Sultan of Sulu, and Twiddle-Twaddle

On the vaudeville circuit, c. 1920's.

Sophie Tucker visits her ailing friend, 1952.

Her 83rd birthday, November 29, 1953.

Actress, singer, suffragette - Trixie Friganza may not be a household name today, but as the photos above amply illustrate, hers was a life that went unwasted and was lived fully. It's an example that we can all benefit from...

In Olden Days, a Glimpse of Stocking...

...was looked on as something shocking.

THANKS, MJ!

Oh, Lillian!

Fascinating creatures, all: one was buried with full military honors; one inspired the title of a Smashing Pumpkins album; and one slept with Dashiell Hammett. Among many other accomplishments, it must be noted.

Heavy Lies the Head

Fabulosity is both a blessing and a burden.

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