Faina Ranevskaya is one of the best character actresses in the world. The leaders of the Soviet state admired her acting, and her popularity among the people was simply incredible. And this despite the fact that she remained the “queen of the supporting plan” for the rest of her life. Not deprived of either awards or insults, brilliant on stage and impractical in everyday life, demanding of herself and sarcastic in communication, Ranevskaya did not just remain in people’s memory. Her roles in films still delight the viewer. This book tells about her life, about the difficult path to success. And, of course, here you will find a whole scattering of magnificent aphorisms of the inimitable Faina Georgievna.