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Definition of Cornelia Otis Skinner
1. Noun. United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cornelia Otis Skinner
Literary usage of Cornelia Otis Skinner
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Best Plays by Burns Mantle, Louis Kronenberger (1899)
"Cornelia Otis Skinner, seeking a vote of confidence on her ability as an actress
capable of playing a sustained role, offered her devoted mono-drama public ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... and that neither is limited to the spoken language: unbeknownst to the jewel
thieves —Cornelia Otis Skinner, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 1951 unbeknown to their ..."
3. Literary Collector: A Monthly Magazine of Booklore and Bibliography edited by Annie (Dennis) Bursch, Frederick C. Bursch (1905)
"... he brought the phrase home in whimsical fashion to his youngest born in his
dedication: "To Cornelia Otis Skinner Our New Possession. ..."
4. Wisdom for the Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing by Larry Chang (2006)
"Sarah Bernhardt, 1844-1923 ~ in Cornelia Otis Skinner, Madame Sarah, 1967 To
accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, ..."
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