Two Faced

I’ve got a bunch of two-faced friends. But please-don’t feel sorry for me-I like it that way. I actually consider them one of my greatest blessings-outside of Mr B and the boys, of course. Do you know how convenient it is to have a pool shark, a psychic and a fly-girl at your disposal, 24-7? But here’s the thing: to look at them-you’d never guess it. Under their cool, level headed exteriors beat the hearts of warriors, gypsies, queens, jesters, temptresses, healers, bandits, saints, (unrepentant) sinners, lovers, mothers, power brokers, and she-wolves. And it is a privilege that I am allowed to see their many faces. I have earned that right with time and trust. These women are no less enigmatic than Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Madonna, Mother Theresa, or The Steel Magnolias. And yes-they have pasts-and baggage-and secrets-and regrets. And I love them because they are unpredictable contradictions. Because here’s the deal: I’m two-faced too. Sometimes I’m loving and vengeful, reasonable and mean spirited, loyal yet jealous, and every other messy, two-faced contradiction you might imagine. So I need my two faced friends. Because they get me, support me, and adore me. And I them. So believe it not, I hope you’ve got a few two-faced friends too. Because the other kind are simply too boring. Here lies the lesson...

In the spirit of those great gals from Steel Magnolias who remind us of the power of female relationships that nurture and sustain us, enjoy their delightful yet wicked humor!

When it comes to pain and suffering, she's right up there with Elizabeth Taylor.

Clairee Belcher: Well, you know what they say: if you don't have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me!

Ouiser Boudreaux: You are too twisted for color TV!

Ouiser Boudreaux: I'm not crazy, I've just been in a very bad mood 40 years!

Ouiser Boudreaux: A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Clairee Belcher: Oh like she cares. Ousier's never done a religious thing in her life.
Ouiser Boudreaux: Now that is not true. When I was in school, a bunch of my friends and I would dress up as nuns and go bar-hoppin'.

Ouiser Boudreaux: Don't try to get on my good side…I no longer have one!