Singer and actress Gertrude Lawrence once overheard an assistant describing the beauty of a coat she knew she could never even dream of affording. Having ascertained the exact shop, coat and price, Ms. Lawrence returned from her lunch break wearing… — Sheridan Morley Copy Share Image
There is something remarkably and peculiarly English about the passion for sitting on damp seats watching open-air drama only the English have mastered the… — Sheridan Morley Copy Share Image
Her education was erratic, though she learned to add by counting the nightly box-office takings. — Sheridan Morley Copy Share Image
Singer and actress Gertrude Lawrence once overheard an assistant describing the beauty of a coat she knew she could never even dream of affording.… — Sheridan Morley Copy Share Image
