Miriam Hopkins, an American actress who was active from the 1920s to 1970s, was known to be way more than just a beautiful face framed by pretty blond hair. She was one of the few Hollywood figures who moved in intellectual and creative circles. When an anonymous singer bragged: "You know, my dear, I insured my voice for fifty thousand dollars." Hopkins cold-bloodedly responded: "That's wonderful. And what did you do with the money?"