(commenting on actress, Bea Arthur's death) Bea Arthur was one of my first influences in entertainment growing up. I remember watching her in the role of Dorothy Zbornak in the Golden Girls with my grandparents as a kid and then still enjoying the show as I got older. I also discovered her other work in shows like 'Maude' and her stage work as both a singer and actress...she shone whether she was in a dramatic or comedic scene. She had a multi-faceted career that many entertainers only dream of having. If I can accomplish even just a little of what she accomplished as an entertainer, I'll be a very happy woman.