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clark · 06-29-2003, 03:53 PM

From a 1991 interview she did with Ladies' Home Journal

Quote:

I'm an atheist, and that's it. I believe there's nothing we can know except that we should be kind to each other and do what we can for each other.

She was possibly the most respected actress in history. She was also known for her support of feminism and responsible family planning. Her obit is here.

THOUGHTfully Yours,
Clark

ex-preacher · 06-29-2003, 04:03 PM

Another quote from the great Katherine Hepburn:

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In a 1990 interview, she told The Associated Press: "I'm what is known as gradually disintegrating. I don't fear the next world, or anything. I don't fear hell, and I don't look forward to heaven."

Hedwig · 06-29-2003, 04:24 PM

Damn. She was always one of my favorite actresses.

Thanks for everything, Katharine.

sakrilege · 06-29-2003, 04:46 PM

The last time I saw her in a movie was in "Bringing up Baby" with Cary Grant, just 2 weeks ago. I've seen that movie quite a few times. The first picture in the link by Clark is from that movie. Her character's name is Susan (just like me!). I love hearing Cary use the name Susan.

She was great in that movie and in so many others. I'm sorry to see her go.

Kuu · 06-29-2003, 05:39 PM

I think I liked her most in 'The African Queen'. It is one of my favourite movies.

Kate had what the actors of today just don't seem to have - she had class.

Monkeybot · 06-29-2003, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by Kuu
Kate had what the actors of today just don't seem to have - she had class.

100% agreed.

I have a lot of respect for Katharine Hepburn as a strong female actress. Her strong will and self respect practically emanated from the screen during her best performances. To this day, her portrayal of Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter absolutely blows me away.

I had no idea she was an atheist, but I'll add that to the list of reasons I admire and respect her. Farewell, Kate, and thank you.

BigBlue2 · 06-29-2003, 06:05 PM

That's a shame. First Gregory Peck, now Katharine Hepburn.

Still, both of them left a great body of work behind, which ensures that they won't be forgotten in a hurry.

SynchroKnight · 06-29-2003, 06:44 PM

I've always loved The Philadelphia Story.

She will be missed.

Brahma's atheist · 06-30-2003, 07:03 AM

I also didn't know she was an atheist. Those statements above were pretty bold I think,considering what an all American icon she was. I think The Philladelphia Story was excellent as well. Just so well acted.
Spencer Tracey was a devout Catholic I think, or was that his wife? He couldn't get a divorce so couldn't marry Hepburn.

Foofer · 06-30-2003, 06:05 PM

I remember a reporter once asking her why Planned Parenthood was important. She said something along the lines of - If you're so dumb you don't know why Planned Parenthood is important, I don't know what to tell you. She was certainly never afraid of speaking her mind. She said that death was probably just like a nice long nap. I think it's funny that she was an atheist and unafraid to die and many christians are terrified to die even though they have this great heaven to go to.

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06-29-2003, 04:03 PM	#2
ex-preacher Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: University of Arkansas Posts: 1,033	Another quote from the great Katherine Hepburn: ----- In a 1990 interview, she told The Associated Press: "I'm what is known as gradually disintegrating. I don't fear the next world, or anything. I don't fear hell, and I don't look forward to heaven."

06-29-2003, 04:24 PM	#3
Hedwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,921	Damn. She was always one of my favorite actresses. Thanks for everything, Katharine.

06-29-2003, 04:46 PM	#4
sakrilege Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Folding@Home Godless Team Posts: 6,211	The last time I saw her in a movie was in "Bringing up Baby" with Cary Grant, just 2 weeks ago. I've seen that movie quite a few times. The first picture in the link by Clark is from that movie. Her character's name is Susan (just like me!). I love hearing Cary use the name Susan. She was great in that movie and in so many others. I'm sorry to see her go.

06-29-2003, 05:39 PM	#5
Kuu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tasmania Posts: 710	I think I liked her most in 'The African Queen'. It is one of my favourite movies. Kate had what the actors of today just don't seem to have - she had class.

06-29-2003, 06:05 PM	#7
BigBlue2 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 6,666	That's a shame. First Gregory Peck, now Katharine Hepburn. Still, both of them left a great body of work behind, which ensures that they won't be forgotten in a hurry.

06-29-2003, 06:44 PM	#8
SynchroKnight Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 35	I've always loved The Philadelphia Story. She will be missed.

06-30-2003, 07:03 AM	#9
Brahma's atheist Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: (not so) United Kingdom Posts: 514	I also didn't know she was an atheist. Those statements above were pretty bold I think,considering what an all American icon she was. I think The Philladelphia Story was excellent as well. Just so well acted. Spencer Tracey was a devout Catholic I think, or was that his wife? He couldn't get a divorce so couldn't marry Hepburn.

06-30-2003, 06:05 PM	#10
Foofer Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Behind the hot water pipes, third washroom along, Victoria Station Posts: 268	I remember a reporter once asking her why Planned Parenthood was important. She said something along the lines of - If you're so dumb you don't know why Planned Parenthood is important, I don't know what to tell you. She was certainly never afraid of speaking her mind. She said that death was probably just like a nice long nap. I think it's funny that she was an atheist and unafraid to die and many christians are terrified to die even though they have this great heaven to go to.

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