Lillie (1978)

Francesca Annis: Lillie

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Quotes 

• Oscar Wilde : The truth is that I really do love you, yet it is the curse of my nature that I can desire but not possess beauty. It must always be just out of reach. I've wept for you and for myself.

  Lillie Langtry : If you let me, I would show you I'm more real than the goddess you imagine.

  Oscar Wilde : That is the one truth that I am frightened of.

• [Oscar Wilde is carrying a lily.] 

  Oscar Wilde : I could only afford one bloom, and I told them it had to be the most perfect in all Covent Garden, as it was for you.

  Lillie Langtry : And you carried all the way here?

  Oscar Wilde : All the way on foot, and I hate walking. It was like a royal progress. As I passed down the Strand, I heard one pompous gentleman say loudly enough for all to hear, "There goes that bloody fool, Oscar Wilde." I bowed to him and said, "I am carrying this to Mrs. Langtry. Would you not gladly exchange places?"

  Lillie Langtry : [laughing]  One day they'll send a doctor to certify you.

  Oscar Wilde : The only thing certifiable about me is my genius.