by mranderson 03 Aug 2011

To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan 's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP.

One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favourite Things' from the legendary movie 'Sound Of Music'. Here are the lyrics she used:
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(Sing It!) - If you sing it, its especially hysterical!!!

Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favourite things.

Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favourite things.

When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favourite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favourite things.

Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favourite things.

When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad.

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Comments (15)

by gramsbear 04 Aug 2011

Yep!!! The song was great, even if I don't sing well!!! Hahaha!

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by fannyfurkin 04 Aug 2011

hahaha, I did sing it.
Alice

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by noah 04 Aug 2011

Lol i am now singinggggggggggggggggg:):) hugs carolyn

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by clawton 04 Aug 2011

That's great. And- yes singing it make it special!

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by katydid 03 Aug 2011

My sister used to watch this movie when she was depressed. It is an up lifter!! I just printed it out , thanks. Kay

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by marjialexa Moderator 03 Aug 2011

Oh, how funny! I did sing it out loud. The cats left. The dog looked at me like I was nuts. I am no Julie Andrews. Probably closer to Herman Munster. Poor little Jamie licked my hand. I think the cats are now in the garage. I should go check the urn with my DHs' ashes, see if I woke the dead. I'm printing this out and putting it on my bathroom mirror, and singing it every day!!! Just love it! Good for Julie Andrews! (Anybody happen to know who that old woman who keeps showing up in my mirror is, and what did she do with my TRUE reflection?) Thanks, hugs, Marji

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by sewdoctor 03 Aug 2011

Thank you Marji,, you made me laugh reading your response!

by mranderson 04 Aug 2011

Marji I am glad you enjoyed this post so much. Love your sense of humour. There is an old lady living here too. I have even seen her in my bedroom and that is a worry. I am not sure where she came from, I guess she will have to stay. Keep singing the pets will get used to it!!!!!!! Love Marg

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by joann13100 03 Aug 2011

I don't care what anyone says, she looks great for her age! AND she can laugh about it all. Pretty good in my book.

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by honeychyle 03 Aug 2011

Love it! Sounds just like me!

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by kttyhwk4 03 Aug 2011

Hysterical!!! Thanks for the laughs.

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by snowbird42 03 Aug 2011

what a giggle you cant help singing if you can stop laughing long enough....soozie

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by judybell 03 Aug 2011

Thanks for sharing with us, that is so true. I have to share this with our Woman on Missions group. Hugs, Judy

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by babie 03 Aug 2011

Oh I just love this.

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by rmj8939 03 Aug 2011

I remember hearing this one and it is so true it is scary.

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by pennifold 03 Aug 2011

That is fantastic and so true of what will eventually happen to most of us. She is wonderful and still has a sense of humour!

Love and blessings Chris

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by almag 03 Aug 2011

Thank you for this great reminder that I share the planet with people like my favourite star of all time.
AlmaG.

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