This is a classic

https://youtu.be/wdULqJJ6fmw

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I had lunch with her in the Garden Room at the Savoy in London in November 2001 😂

That’s amazing! Do you remember what you talked about?

She was discussing her book with her publisher. I was with my Dad who’d just been awarded his OBE by the queen. She was on the adjacent table, we got talking about art and the monarchy.

I was surprised to see a nun discussing royalties, I asked her about how that worked.

Sounds like a party! For me she represents a great art lover that seemed to be the norm long ago, perhaps pre-1971.

She was also very wealthy from what I overheard 😂

According to Britannica “Maintaining her vow of poverty, she donated all her earnings to the Carmelite order.”

I don’t wish to shatter your illusions, but she picked up the lunch tab 😂

*except for that one time at lunch…

True 😂

Brilliant all the way thru. I have never seen that. Thank you for posting. Delightful. 💚♻️💚

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

I love how effortless her flow and articulation are. I'll be looking into more details of her. I'm a bit enamored to be honest. Incredibly refreshing.

This is another good one from 1959:

https://youtu.be/Q5l3UPlO60M

Thank you. Will gladly have a watch thru. Have a great weekend!

Such a wonderful character. Absolutely enjoyed watching this all the way thru as well. I enjoy your curation taste. Cheers ✨✨

Thanks for your feedback! One of my role models is Isabella Stewart Gardner so that was what led me to Edith Sitwell, because she also supported living artists.

Relevant & Appreciated 💕🪡🎶