Comedienne Phyllis Diller has died at 95. What are some of your favorite memories of her long, funny career?

Comedienne Phyllis Diller has died at 95. What are some of your favorite memories of her long, funny career?
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answer:The first things I think about when I think about Phyllis Diller are cigarette holders and crazy hats. For the younger Jellies who may not know this great female comedian, she did the voice of the Queen for A Bug’s Life.
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