holy shit, eartha kitt
So, in the vein of new year’s resolutions, I’m going to fill this week with quotes, stories, and videos from people I admire. Because in lieu of actually trying to do something remarkable myself, I’d rather talk about remarkable things other people have done. Or maybe I’m just looking for inspiration. However you wanna see it, here it is: HOLY SHIT, EARTHA KITT.
In 1968 she was invited to a White House luncheon and was asked by Lady Bird Johnson about the Vietnam War. She replied: “You send the best of this country off to be shot and maimed. No wonder the kids rebel and take pot.” The remark reportedly caused Mrs. Johnson to burst into tears and led to a derailment in Ms. Kitt’s career.
— NY Times, (mistakenly not titled) Eartha Kitt: fierce hot bitch.
