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Maggie Smith Brought Us So Many Iconic 'Downton Abbey' Lines
Maggie Smith played Dowager Countess Violet Crawley on ‘Downton Abbey’ for its six seasons and accompanying feature films
Not only was Smith’s portrayal on Downton inimitably iconic and award-winning, but she delivered many unforgettable quotes and catchphrases throughout her tenure on the regency series. When the Grantham family sits down to dinner with new Abbey heir Matthew ( Dan Stevens), the attorney reveals that he will have “plenty of time” to handle the estate affairs over weekends. While helping granddaughter Mary ( Michelle Dockery) attempt to move on after the death of Matthew, Violet dropped some pearls of wisdom about finding a partner.
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