Happy Birthday Judith Light ♥

Happy happy birthday to my queen, my everyday inspiration, my spiritual mother, my (dare I say it) friend, my source of tranquility and peace, and the light of my life! Every single day I thank God for putting such a wonderful woman in my life especially at a time when I needed her most without even knowing it, for giving me the many chances to become acquainted with her in person, for all the joy and happiness she has brought me, and for bringing me the good fortune of forming strong bonds and what I know will be lifelong friendships with some of the most lovely ladies I have ever known. She is one of the kindest, humblest, most generous persons placed on this earth and I consider myself very lucky that she has shared that part of herself with me so that we now share a special bond. She has allowed me to pour my heart out to her, listened to every word I had to say and always made it seem like I was the only one in the room that mattered in those moments, and shows that she truly cares for every single individual no matter who they are, including me! A lady like that only deserves all the richest blessings in the world. I truly believe the universe is on our side and it’s all to do with her! So to my dearest darling Judith, a very happy birthday to you ♥

Happy Birthday Audrey Meadows ♥

Many heartfelt birthday wishes today in memory of America’s Alice, Miss Audrey Meadows. It takes someone very special to capture my full attention in a little 15 minute clip from an old black and white 50s sitcom, leave me no choice but to have marathons in her honour, make me laugh for hours and hours, and quickly earn her place among my top favourite ladies. And here you are and you've done all that and more! I've spent the better part of the past few months of this new year watching you be fabulous as Alice and reading your book, which is absolutely brilliant and written so well, and I must say that my adoration for you increases every day. You’re a darling, you’re an angel and I love ya! As your tv husband always said, and quite rightly so, “Baby, you’re the greatest!” ♥

Happy Birthday Dame Maggie ♥

To a beautiful lady, many blessings and all the best wishes to you on this special day. There is not much to say except a heartfelt thank you for the inspiration you have given to many people, for being a pillar of strength even in the most difficult of times, for your contribution to the arts on stage and on screen, your generous and humble nature, and simply for being just who you are. May your day be as lovely and as wonderful as you!

A Young Lady's Reflection from the Heart

Yesterday was my 21st birthday, a major milestone I suppose, and now that I’ve done some personal reflection I have to express my gratitude to my favourite ladies who have inspired me immensely over many years and continue to do so everyday. On days when I feel unhappy and quite low about myself, they give me the strength to carry on because they’ve overcome so much and I know I can too. They are a few of the many blessings I have in my life and I owe them so much. The extent of my gratefulness knows no bounds and what they have significantly impressed upon me are things I will always take with me in life.

With all my heart, I thank you …

Audrey Hepburn for teaching me how to be lovely inside and out.
Lucille Ball for teaching me to laugh and how to make others laugh.
Betty White for teaching me that one can be amazing at any age.
Eva Gabor for teaching me how to exude glamour and class at all times.
Julie Andrews for teaching me that one voice can change many lives.
Maggie Smith for teaching me to embrace my wit and intelligence.
Judith Light for teaching me to open my heart and mind.
Catherine Tate for teaching me to work hard and have fun.
Joanne Froggatt for teaching me to keep dreaming.
Lady Gaga for teaching me to be brave and to express myself.

And to each one, thank you for teaching me that in truly being kind to others, beauty comes from within.

Happy 100th Birthday Lucy ♥

I’m happy that I have brought laughter because I have been shown by many the value of it in so many lives, in so many ways. | Lucille Ball

Today, the 6th of August 2011, everyone's favourite funny girl turned 100! Lucille Ball, Queen of Comedy, captured the hearts of millions of people around the world through none other than her highly-acclaimed television show I Love Lucy and the various series that followed. Premiering in 1951, the show has never been off the air, a testament to Lucy's great influence in the entertainment industry and in the lives of so many people.

Mere words can hardly express how very much loved and admired this remarkable woman was and still is. She, along with her husband Desi Arnaz, was a true pioneer in the history of television, setting the solid foundations from which we now have the increasingly-powerful medium that television has become. We owe so much to Lucy and it is only fitting that she is celebrated with so much enthusiasm today and forevermore.

On a personal note, I Love Lucy has been my favourite television show of all time for many years and it will forever remain so. So many people say this but it's the honest truth: "I Love Lucy" was never just a title. Actor, comedian and a good friend of Lucy's, Bob Hope put it best, "One of the greatest gifts to mankind is laughter and one of the greatest gifts to laughter is Lucille Ball. God has her now but thanks to television, we'll have her forever."

Happy 100th Birthday Lucy! Thank you for the hours and hours of laughter and fun, the joy and happiness you brought to millions of people over the decades. Thank you for teaching us to laugh at life and how to make others laugh too. And thank you for being the inspiration you are to so many. You truly were a blessing and a great gift to us all. Somewhere in heaven, I'm most certain that you keep all the angels laughing!