Emilie Charlotte, Lady de Bathe (née Le Breton, formerly Langtry; 13 October 1853 – 12 February 1929), known as Lillie (or Lily) Langtry and nicknamed "The Jersey Lily", was a British socialite, stage actress and producer.[1] (wikipedia)
After being so bad I could hear the angels singing.
It's the first time I've seen myself act, and I can't say I'm impressed.
On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.
They saw me, those reckless seekers of beauty, and in a night I was famous.
The most lasting and pure gladness comes to me from my gardens.
I am a grandmother now, and that means age is creeping on, creeping on.
I have known great things and wonderful persons, and I have known homage
Each little chapter has its place.
I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others.
No person in the world ever lost anything by being nice to me.