Violet: "I'm so looking forward to seeing your mother again. When I'm with her, I'm reminded of the virtues of the English." Matthew: "But isn't she American?" Violet: "Exactly."
+Merry Machiavelli So So classic... i really liked that eisode. Hahaha SHe goes on to say that atleast the English are in control of something. And she is right!!!
You will have to work at your emotional state after menopause. Some women go through hell in that transitional period (my mom did). Talk to your mom about that, if you haven’t seen her mad as hell.
The Dowager Countess might be the best character in TV from the last five years, tied with Walter White. She is given so many amazing lines it's hard to believe the writers even thought of them all. And the acting is literally flawless. Watch her multiple times and you notice little tiny things Maggie Smith does. The way her voice will crack almost unintentionally. Her pronunciation of certain words give everything she says extra weight. The way her iconic eyes move slightly. Her simple little stutters and pacing of sentences. She is arguably the greatest actress in the world right now and Violet Crawley is the character she was always destined to play and she absolutely nailed it. .
alex hussey Absolutely dead on. She can do it all, broad comedy, deep tragedy and everything in between. She is indeed a consummate actress. Cheers Dame Maggie, you are the best.
I swear she's the best thing that ever happened to this show. Her actions, expressions and one liners are priceless. "Don't be defeatist dear, it's very middle class" "But I never cared for James. He was too like his mother and a nastier woman never drew breath" "She's had enough banging for one night" " No Englishman would dream of Dying in someone elses house, specially somebody they did not know " She leaves me floored every episode. I love Maggie Smith
The Dowager will stay in our hearts always. Impeccable acting, incredible lines. I loved all her witty one liners but her gift as an actress was best illustrated on the day of Lady Sybil's funeral. Her controlled & understated emotion still cut through the heartstrings far more than a grandiose speech. Her limited exchange of words with Carson, steadying herself against the wall conveyed her grief so well.
for me her best so far would be,,I wonder your halo doesn’t grow heavy, it must be like wearing a tiara round the clock.,, or, When you talk like that I am tempted to ring for nanny and have you sent to bed without any supper,,
Maggie Smith is HILLARIOUS beyond words! I mean! Its not just giving a person lines to repeat. She delivers them with such brilliance and her timing is off the charts! Seriously!
My favorite dowager countess line - spoken, of course, about Isobel Crawley: Cora: "But she's such a martyr." Dowager Countess: "Then we must tempt her with a more enticing scaffold."
I reluctantly watched Season 1 episode 1 with my girlfriend. I then binge watched all 6 seasons over three days. One of the best English Drama's I have ever watched and I am so glad how they wrapped it up at the end of season 6. 6 seasons was JUST enough, any more than that and it would have gone from a treat to just in it for the money. My life is just a little more enriched for having watched Downton Abby.
When her niece, Susan, welcomes her into Duneagle in the 3rd Christmas Special; Susan says that they feel privileged to have lured her so far north and the Dowager responds: "you flatter me... which is just how it should be". Her sarcasm is legendary!!
My favorite exchange is when Shirley McClain says: "Time has made an old lady of both of us"' Maggie Smith says: "Oh I wouldn't say so, but then again, I stay out of the sun"
The best part of not discovering Downton Abbey until recently is… You can have a marathon. Which I did. Seen it twice. And soon to see it a third time. The most well written, well acted mini series Of all time. My opinion.
OMG this is just classic loved every moment of it so cleverly done certainly made me smile. Maggie Smith is an amazing actress her timing is brilliant. The best of British television - JUST SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!
The Dame is without doubt the single most entertaining thing about Downton. The timing and facial expression are a dream and just to SEE her enter a room or a scene is to know that at SOME point, it will be stolen by the delivery of a fantastic line. Fellows may well write them, but Maggie Smith breaths the life into the lines that make them and her utterly Priceless.
Awww so many superb lines missed out from this video. Maggie Smith is a national treasure I love her work and her lines in Downton Abbey are pure comedy gold.
They give her the best lines. And often what she says is often true or half true. And it’s often what people probably really feel in those situations but never say. Often true and funny. It takes a strong persona to deliver the lines she is given as she does.
Maggie is a classic. I first noticed her back in ancient history in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie". She has never disappointed me since. Another in the same class is Dame Judi Dench. I will watch any movie with their names on it on that recommendation alone.
Love this show and she's wonderful. I love how she delivers her lines. How she did it with a straight face I'll never know. I'm glad I don't have to worry about that when I hear her, I end up busting a gut laughing!
I love Violet Dowager...and I think that although England has some fantastic actresses such as Dame Judy Dench, for this role Dame Maggie Smith is absolutely THE PERFECTION!
My fave line was the one where Sybil got injured in a rally and she might miss her debut. Her granny tells her: "You can't be expected to curtsy for Their Majesties in June when you've been arrested at a riot in May".
Donna DeMarino I think you can take it as Italians are more open and progressive than the English were back then. Italy have always been a mix of people from all over the region- thanks to the Roman Empire. So there’s a certain anti-nativism and ahead of their time that Italians have always displayed, that means not being as obsessed with “class” and “what people will think”... I think that’s a sign of being further along in civilization.
At that time, the economy.in Italy wasn't doing too well. There was a lot of nearly destitute Italian aristocracy who, for a price , would overlook tarnished virtue.
"It always happens. When you give these little people power, it goes to their heads like strong drink." Best argument for monarchy and aristocracy I've ever heard.
Ahhh, I can't do a recut. Bummer. If you upload a new version of the video it erases all your page view numbers! I actually did this as a surprise for a friend who was so sick of seeing the "Sh*t ___ Says" videos and he said "I wish someone would do a "Sh*t the Dowager Countess Says." So I did, as a fun surprise - I had no idea anyone else would see it. It originally only had about 20 hits. Anyhow, thanks for sharing it - hope you all got a kick out of it!
@kerrymuzzey I can't believe some people actually complained about what you left out. This is a great video. Thank you so much for doing it and sharing it via YT so we can all enjoy these precious Downton moments. And I hope people will remember that, while Dame Maggie Smith delivers these lines with astonishing talent, they were written by Julian Fellowes, who deserves the credit for their wit, vivacity, and how much they add to this great British mini-series.
I love "well lets start with Mrs. Crawley and Lady Grantham" and the way her eyes settled made her look absolutely appalled to have it suggested to her that she should be called something different
3:15, "You are quite wonderful the way you see room for improvement wherever you look." Ha ha...ouch! Sliced off at the knees by a verbal sword, ninja-style.
Dame Maggie Smith is an international treasure!! After sailing from Brooklyn, N.Y.C. to Southampton, England on the Queen Mary 2 I had the high honour and deep privilege of meeting her backstage at the Royal Haymarket Theatre in London in June of 2007 after seeing her perform in the play THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE. She was gracious, very casually dressed and down to earth and consented to have my photo taken with her before I left. I still have the picture and will never forget our encounter.
She has the best lines in the show. If not for her role I don't think the show would have been as successful, if they had someone else play Lady Grantham, Edith, Mary, Sybil, Mathew, Anna or Bates.. those parts could very well have been played by anyone and it would not have affected the popularity of the show. But Maggie Smith playing the Dowager was essential for the shows' success. I would also add Mrs. Hughes, Carson, Lord Grantham, and Isobel would all be difficultly substituted.
She just had some great lines in the last episode as well. I came here looking for them because I accidentally deleted it from my DVR. Thanks for this one though. I've loved Maggie Smith since The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie.
A great line was when Lady Grantham (Maggie Smith) says Isobel thrives on indignation, lol. So true. I know people like that, always championing something or someone, mostly NOT their family or friends as they tend to collect people as Isobel does in this show.
she is priceless...maggie smith has always been the cat's meow in acting role but here she has found her calling...her one liners keep me rolling!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s funny, times weren’t great in 2012 and 2013 for my family but at the same time there’s this yearning in me to go back, there was still so much good we were experiencing together, and it’s just nice having family who you love. I miss it. Always so nostalgic. I even miss lower quality video like this sometimes. I feel so wild, nostalgia is wild.
The one thing that absolutely captures the Dowager was actually a comment by Isobel, when she gave her a nutcracker for Christmas. Dowager: Oh, this is nice. This is... Wh-what is it? Isobel: What does it look like? Dowager: Something to get stones out of horses' hooves? Isobel: It's a nutcracker. We thought you'd like it. - Pause for dramatic effect - Isobel: To crack your nuts. The look on her face was priceless!
Was it after this when the Dowager said to Isobel that she was a tough nut cracker (Isobel said something about that one woman being a "tough nut"..Ms. Crookshank or whatever the name was). I find it funny..i'm wondering if all that was on purpose?
There was one scene where she doesn't say anything but her actions speak volumes. Its at the very beginning of the Christmas Special. She's examining someone gift card and when she finishes she puts it back in place and flicks her hand in a most aristocratically dismissive manner. I screamed with laughter!!!
OMG you left out the absolute best scene of Dame Maggie Smith's... the dining scene where she mentions that Sybil is a woman and therefore has no opinions until she is married and her husband then tells her her opinions. That is the single best Dowager Countess line of the entire two seasons of show. Just perfect! Otherwise, I truly loved this. Great Job!
Loved it her expressions are priceless and the things that come out of her mouth she doesn't even think that she's saying anything wrong of course that's the writer is doing that it's good but she's the one that pulls it up makes it happen I hope she goes on forever and ever I'm her same age I'll be 89 and May 7th maybe we have another 10 years I hope well thank you for the video
Never have I witnessed more substance packed within 4 minutes and 49 seconds. I commend you, good sir. The Dowager is as wise as she is relentless. Not a moment feels wasted when she opens her mouth.
When the writers were told they would be creating stuff for her i think they peed theyre pants abd rubbed theyre hands together at the same time with a smile. I believe if memory serves, julian created the character with her in mind. Thats how it worked so well
Was hoping to hear Mrs. Crawley say to Lady Grantham "Of course if you had had to sell Charlie to the butcher to be chopped up as stew. . ." and Lady Grantham says, "Let's hope it doesn't come to that."
- and what about those poor refugees, what will happen to them..? - now you’ve struck a chord. - oh have I really? Thank heavens. My mum and me laughed at this for ages. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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They struck gold when they got her for this role. She is utterly perfect as the Dowager Countess. I never saw anyone with her timing!
True say!!! Maggie Smith is perfect! I adore her in the role :D
ladyjaneofdunans I don't think they "found" her, this role had to have been created with her in mind!
Perma Frost Confused. I didn't use the word "found".
Ah but when Warner Brothers cast her as mcgonagall, they hit diamond!
True.
Violet: "I'm so looking forward to seeing your mother again. When I'm with her, I'm reminded of the virtues of the English."
Matthew: "But isn't she American?"
Violet: "Exactly."
I'm an American and this one of my favorite lines of hers.
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Lol...the best ever!!!!!
Love it
As an American, I thought Shirley made the PERFECT Alva Vanderbilt….& loved the DC read her for filth. Nothing is better than British wit. Nothing.
My personal favorite line of hers:
"I take that as a compliment"
"I must have said it wrong."
I agree
That is one of my favourites, tied with "Do you promise?" Impeccable timing, and seemingly ad lib
🤣🤣🤣😂😂
And when she told Branson ;
"If you're looking for reason, I wouldn't look for it amongst the upper classes..." 👵
Why did I read that with the accent? lol
"Oh, what on earth's the matter?"
"I'm leaving in the morning, Lady Grantham. I doubt we'll meet again"
"Do you promise?"
i laughed out loud at this line!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂- definitely one of my fav lines from violet
@@Nevarden Same! She is hilarious! 😂
Mrs. Crawley: "How you hate to be wrong."
Lady Grantham: "I wouldn't know. I'm not familiar with the sensation."
LOL
My favourite line she said
Sounds like something trump will say.
How you hate to be wrong? I don't believe that would be proper talk of Lady Crawley.
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"No Englishman would dream of dying in someone else's house, especially someone they didn't even know!" Classic.
+Merry Machiavelli So So classic... i really liked that eisode. Hahaha SHe goes on to say that atleast the English are in control of something. And she is right!!!
+Ngul Min Thang The Dowager Countess is ALWAYS right! Gotta get me one of those bells 8^}
Merry Machiavelli Lol That was my favorite line too.
My favorite line too!!😂🤣
Too brilliant
Dame Maggie Smith is an international treasure!
Agree. I love her.
I find her superb.
If I'm half as sassy as she is when I'm her age I can die happy.
You will have to work at your emotional state after menopause. Some women go through hell in that transitional period (my mom did). Talk to your mom about that, if you haven’t seen her mad as hell.
The "what is a weekend" question had me falling out of my chair the first time it aired.
That's clearly the ultimate bon mots of the entire show!
The Dowager Countess might be the best character in TV from the last five years, tied with Walter White. She is given so many amazing lines it's hard to believe the writers even thought of them all. And the acting is literally flawless. Watch her multiple times and you notice little tiny things Maggie Smith does. The way her voice will crack almost unintentionally. Her pronunciation of certain words give everything she says extra weight. The way her iconic eyes move slightly. Her simple little stutters and pacing of sentences. She is arguably the greatest actress in the world right now and Violet Crawley is the character she was always destined to play and she absolutely nailed it. .
Couldn't agree more!
alex hussey Absolutely dead on. She can do it all, broad comedy, deep tragedy and everything in between. She is indeed a consummate actress. Cheers Dame Maggie, you are the best.
Agree
Mine is Olenn Tyrell followed by her
Yes She is
I just love Maggie Smith--her aristocratic look, her accent, and her wit and wisdom. She truly is a Dame.
"You can normally find an Italian who isn't too picky"!
Still true.
Head canon. During the summer months, Professor Mcgonagall, takes on the role of a very spicy Muggle Dowager, and trolls muggles for fun.
Epic canon
Sometimes, she'll even disguise herself as maid, and goes by the name "Mrs. Medlock." Though she's equally as fierce.
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J.K Confirmed it
Why So Sirius? J.K also confirmed that I am a Gay Cat that Identifies as a Fish.
I swear she's the best thing that ever happened to this show. Her actions, expressions and one liners are priceless.
"Don't be defeatist dear, it's very middle class"
"But I never cared for James. He was too like his mother and a nastier woman never drew breath"
"She's had enough banging for one night"
" No Englishman would dream of Dying in someone elses house, specially somebody they did not know "
She leaves me floored every episode. I love Maggie Smith
She's beautiful..and Violet's little giggle when she's been naughty? LOL XD hahaha,
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The Dowager will stay in our hearts always. Impeccable acting, incredible lines. I loved all her witty one liners but her gift as an actress was best illustrated on the day of Lady Sybil's funeral. Her controlled & understated emotion still cut through the heartstrings far more than a grandiose speech. Her limited exchange of words with Carson, steadying herself against the wall conveyed her grief so well.
One of my fav parts:
Cora: “Things are different in America.”
Violet: “I know. They live in wigwams.”
4:10
Mrs. Crawley: "Ah, now you've struck a chord...."
Lady Grantham: "Oh have I really? Thank heavens!"
HILARIOUS-HER FACIAL EXPRESSIONS ARE AMAZING
The best? "What is a weekend?"
for me her best so far would be,,I wonder your halo doesn’t grow heavy, it must be like wearing a tiara round the clock.,, or, When you talk like that I am tempted to ring for nanny and have you sent to bed without any supper,,
"We can't have him assassinated....I suppose."
XD
best line
When she rings that bloody bell I burst out laughing cause you know she rang it quite often.
Maggie Smith is HILLARIOUS beyond words! I mean! Its not just giving a person lines to repeat. She delivers them with such brilliance and her timing is off the charts! Seriously!
My favorite dowager countess line - spoken, of course, about Isobel Crawley:
Cora: "But she's such a martyr."
Dowager Countess: "Then we must tempt her with a more enticing scaffold."
my favorite line: "Everyone goes down the aisle with half the story hidden."
so true
"...to crack your nuts." ROFL
Isn't our world better with such gorgeous moments?! This TV series is a true blessing!
or a complete nightmare, depending on who's side you're looking at it from.
I’m watching the series again but FF the Anna & Bates prison drama.
"Vulgarity is no substitute for wit"
Thankyou! I wish the world would understand this.
"You started it."
My mother always said that.
I reluctantly watched Season 1 episode 1 with my girlfriend. I then binge watched all 6 seasons over three days. One of the best English Drama's I have ever watched and I am so glad how they wrapped it up at the end of season 6. 6 seasons was JUST enough, any more than that and it would have gone from a treat to just in it for the money. My life is just a little more enriched for having watched Downton Abby.
When her niece, Susan, welcomes her into Duneagle in the 3rd Christmas Special; Susan says that they feel privileged to have lured her so far north and the Dowager responds: "you flatter me... which is just how it should be". Her sarcasm is legendary!!
I love the line were she says, "First electricity now telephones. Sometimes I feel as if I'm living in a H.G.Wells novel."
Hello faithifa
Also this bit was good. Isobel "What should we call each other?" The Dowager "We could always start with Mrs Crawley and Lady Grantham."
She is truly an amazing actress. Who can make a character that is supposed to be so despised into a character that is so loved? Maggie Smith!?
I need a t-shirt with one of the phrases of the countess
how about. YOUR A TREASURE , YOU SHOULD BE BURIED
I think there is a coffee mug circulating out there with one of her snarky quotes.
@@1stGeorgiaGirl Yes indeed...PBS has one, part of a sponsorship gift set..
when edith wants to help drive a tractor, i love it when she says
You are not toad of toad hall
She's just amazing..the timing, the looks ..just hilarious..Maybe the greatest actress ever produced by Britain...
Couldnt agree more. She is a treasure to the show, her faces timing and lines are incredible.
It's just not possible for me to love her any more than I do! She is fabulous. Pure and simple.
my favorite character
leyla tanir. Plus the Butler. My my my.
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My favorite exchange is when Shirley McClain says: "Time has made an old lady of both of us"'
Maggie Smith says: "Oh I wouldn't say so, but then again, I stay out of the sun"
The best part of not discovering Downton Abbey until recently is… You can have a marathon. Which I did. Seen it twice. And soon to see it a third time. The most well written, well acted mini series Of all time. My opinion.
it's quite impossible not to adore her
Died of Laughter at " No Englishman would dream of Dying in someone elses house, specially somebody they did not know " ..... Hahahahahahaha
Black Cat Me too, I laughed til I cried and every time I think of it, it still cracks me up.
Totally dead!!! One of my favs!!😂🤣
"I'm a woman Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose." Bloody right she can be!! God save the Dowager Countess of Grantham!! Hear hear 👸👸👸🙄
"I doubt we'll meet again"
"Do you promise?"
Maggie Smith is a treasure. She is the definition of becoming better with age.
Dowager Countess of Downton Abbey, more like the Queen of Sassy Smackdown One-Liners.
OMG this is just classic loved every moment of it so cleverly done certainly made me smile. Maggie Smith is an amazing actress her timing is brilliant. The best of British television - JUST SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!
The Dame is without doubt the single most entertaining thing about Downton. The timing and facial expression are a dream and just to SEE her enter a room or a scene is to know that at SOME point, it will be stolen by the delivery of a fantastic line. Fellows may well write them, but Maggie Smith breaths the life into the lines that make them and her utterly Priceless.
Awww so many superb lines missed out from this video. Maggie Smith is a national treasure I love her work and her lines in Downton Abbey are pure comedy gold.
Lady Olenna and her will get along so well😂
“I hate Greek drama, you know, when everything happens off stage” lmao
They give her the best lines. And often what she says is often true or half true. And it’s often what people probably really feel in those situations but never say. Often true and funny.
It takes a strong persona to deliver the lines she is given as she does.
"I'll take that as a compliment."
"...I must have said it wrong."
"you can always find an Italian who isn't too picky" hehehehehehehehehehe
Extraordinary actress
Maggie is a classic. I first noticed her back in ancient history in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie". She has never disappointed me since. Another in the same class is Dame Judi Dench. I will watch any movie with their names on it on that recommendation alone.
Love this show and she's wonderful. I love how she delivers her lines. How she did it with a straight face I'll never know. I'm glad I don't have to worry about that when I hear her, I end up busting a gut laughing!
I love how you keep going back to her ringing the bell, it's like a Sass-alarm.
She is unflappably priceless!
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Donna how are you doing today my beautiful friend?
I love Violet Dowager...and I think that although England has some fantastic actresses such as Dame Judy Dench, for this role Dame Maggie Smith is absolutely THE PERFECTION!
My fave line was the one where Sybil got injured in a rally and she might miss her debut. Her granny tells her:
"You can't be expected to curtsy for Their Majesties in June when you've been arrested at a riot in May".
«In these moments you can normally find an Italian who isn't too picky» :'D :'D
Yikes! I'm married to an Italian.....what a slap!
Donna DeMarino I think you can take it as Italians are more open and progressive than the English were back then. Italy have always been a mix of people from all over the region- thanks to the Roman Empire. So there’s a certain anti-nativism and ahead of their time that Italians have always displayed, that means not being as obsessed with “class” and “what people will think”... I think that’s a sign of being further along in civilization.
@@wm4623 I wouldn't trade my Italian for anyone else ❤️😊
At that time, the economy.in Italy wasn't doing too well. There was a lot of nearly destitute Italian aristocracy who, for a price , would overlook tarnished virtue.
I love her! The actress herself and the character she plays.
"It always happens. When you give these little people power, it goes to their heads like strong drink." Best argument for monarchy and aristocracy I've ever heard.
I think you mean it's the best argument AGAINST it. (Snark intentional.)
Ahhh, I can't do a recut. Bummer. If you upload a new version of the video it erases all your page view numbers! I actually did this as a surprise for a friend who was so sick of seeing the "Sh*t ___ Says" videos and he said "I wish someone would do a "Sh*t the Dowager Countess Says." So I did, as a fun surprise - I had no idea anyone else would see it. It originally only had about 20 hits. Anyhow, thanks for sharing it - hope you all got a kick out of it!
@kerrymuzzey I can't believe some people actually complained about what you left out. This is a great video. Thank you so much for doing it and sharing it via YT so we can all enjoy these precious Downton moments. And I hope people will remember that, while Dame Maggie Smith delivers these lines with astonishing talent, they were written by Julian Fellowes, who deserves the credit for their wit, vivacity, and how much they add to this great British mini-series.
I love "well lets start with Mrs. Crawley and Lady Grantham" and the way her eyes settled made her look absolutely appalled to have it suggested to her that she should be called something different
What a treasure she is -- so glad she's British!
I hope that Dame Maggie Smith has an Academy Award nomination for 2020.
She is my absolute favorite in this miniseries! What a hoot! She's a tough old bat!
Very good Countess clips!! Now instead of going to bed, I shall have go to sleep by Downton Abbey. Thank you very much kerrymuzzey!!!
OH. MY. HEAVENS. That woman is a TREASURE! How the slightest look can make you feel nailed in place!!!
She is incredible! I love her acting and I have seen just about all her work!
3:15, "You are quite wonderful the way you see room for improvement wherever you look."
Ha ha...ouch! Sliced off at the knees by a verbal sword, ninja-style.
Missed off the end of that comment, which was the punchline. 'I never knew such reforming zeal.'
Dame Maggie Smith is an international treasure!! After sailing
from Brooklyn, N.Y.C. to Southampton, England on the Queen Mary 2 I had the high honour and deep privilege of meeting her backstage at the Royal Haymarket Theatre in London in June of 2007 after seeing her perform in the
play THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE. She was gracious, very casually dressed and down to earth and consented to have my photo taken with her before I left. I still have the picture and will never forget our encounter.
She is seriously like my favorite person ever
She has the best lines in the show. If not for her role I don't think the show would have been as successful, if they had someone else play Lady Grantham, Edith, Mary, Sybil, Mathew, Anna or Bates.. those parts could very well have been played by anyone and it would not have affected the popularity of the show. But Maggie Smith playing the Dowager was essential for the shows' success. I would also add Mrs. Hughes, Carson, Lord Grantham, and Isobel would all be difficultly substituted.
Agree. I would add O'Brien as well. I think she was excellent.
Barbara A. O'Brien was brilliant, I wish she'd slither back.
She just had some great lines in the last episode as well. I came here looking for them because I accidentally deleted it from my DVR. Thanks for this one though. I've loved Maggie Smith since The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie.
A great line was when Lady Grantham (Maggie Smith) says Isobel thrives on indignation, lol. So true. I know people like that, always championing something or someone, mostly NOT their family or friends as they tend to collect people as Isobel does in this show.
I don’t think Mary and Edith could be played by any one else at all. And don’t even try to replace the Dowager and Isobel ok
Walking down the isle with half a story! Brilliant!
she is priceless...maggie smith has always been the cat's meow in acting role but here she has found her calling...her one liners keep me rolling!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s funny, times weren’t great in 2012 and 2013 for my family but at the same time there’s this yearning in me to go back, there was still so much good we were experiencing together, and it’s just nice having family who you love. I miss it. Always so nostalgic. I even miss lower quality video like this sometimes. I feel so wild, nostalgia is wild.
The one thing that absolutely captures the Dowager was actually a comment by Isobel, when she gave her a nutcracker for Christmas.
Dowager: Oh, this is nice. This is... Wh-what is it?
Isobel: What does it look like?
Dowager: Something to get stones out of horses' hooves?
Isobel: It's a nutcracker. We thought you'd like it.
- Pause for dramatic effect -
Isobel: To crack your nuts.
The look on her face was priceless!
Was it after this when the Dowager said to Isobel that she was a tough nut cracker (Isobel said something about that one woman being a "tough nut"..Ms. Crookshank or whatever the name was). I find it funny..i'm wondering if all that was on purpose?
There was one scene where she doesn't say anything but her actions speak volumes. Its at the very beginning of the Christmas Special. She's examining someone gift card and when she finishes she puts it back in place and flicks her hand in a most aristocratically dismissive manner. I screamed with laughter!!!
How I love Maggie Smith. She was made for that role ~ so well done :)
OMG you left out the absolute best scene of Dame Maggie Smith's... the dining scene where she mentions that Sybil is a woman and therefore has no opinions until she is married and her husband then tells her her opinions. That is the single best Dowager Countess line of the entire two seasons of show. Just perfect! Otherwise, I truly loved this. Great Job!
Rolling on the floor laughing my "Downton Assey" off!!!
That sounds like a porno title, lol!
Loved it her expressions are priceless and the things that come out of her mouth she doesn't even think that she's saying anything wrong of course that's the writer is doing that it's good but she's the one that pulls it up makes it happen I hope she goes on forever and ever I'm her same age I'll be 89 and May 7th maybe we have another 10 years I hope well thank you for the video
exactly like my grandma... sharp-tongued and sassy!!
Maggie has the best looks anyone could give .. her expressions says it all ~~ love her !
The bell between bits is a great touch.
Never have I witnessed more substance packed within 4 minutes and 49 seconds.
I commend you, good sir. The Dowager is as wise as she is relentless. Not a moment feels wasted when she opens her mouth.
When the writers were told they would be creating stuff for her i think they peed theyre pants abd rubbed theyre hands together at the same time with a smile. I believe if memory serves, julian created the character with her in mind. Thats how it worked so well
my favourites:
"don't be defeatist dear, it's very middle class!"
and
"there's no need to be so prim, i come in peace."
hahahahahahahahah
I always like when she says,,When I am with her I am reminded of the virtues of the English.
Isn't she American?
Exactly,,
Best British period piece of all time. Dame Maggie Smith makes the show. It would be nothing without it, in my humble opinion. Like if you agree!
"You can normally find an Italian who isn't too picky." 😂
Shes amazing. She can make so much of a simple sentence.
"No English man would dream of dying in someone else's house, especially someone they didn't even know'" She is too much...I almost died, lolest!
Totally slayed me!!! I think this is #1 for me.😂🤣
Maggie Smith is indeed one of the finest actresses I have seen!
Was hoping to hear Mrs. Crawley say to Lady Grantham "Of course if you had had to sell Charlie to the butcher to be chopped up as stew. . ." and Lady Grantham says, "Let's hope it doesn't come to that."
Those facial expressions....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
- and what about those poor refugees, what will happen to them..?
- now you’ve struck a chord.
- oh have I really? Thank heavens.
My mum and me laughed at this for ages. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ah dame Maggie smith, such a classic and hysterical woman!! She reminds me so much of my grandma ;)