I heard yesterday of the passing of Beatrice Arthur with a lot of sadness.

During it's heyday THE GOLDEN GIRLS was one of my favourite shows and the caustic, biting put-downs of Dorothy were always the highlights of any show.

With mastery of pace and timing she delivered her withering insults with matchless precision.

Here are some of her best - including the second one which is still one of my all-time favourites...