August 6, 1911 –
The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
Lucille Ball, film and television executive, actress and comedian, was born on this date.
A comment from a member of the preview audience of Follow the Fleet about bit-player Ball: “You might give the tall gum chewing blonde more parts and see if she can’t make the grade – a good gamble.“
The Haus of Dcaligari 