I'm just going to put it out there. I want to... I need to be added to the cast of Downton Abbey. At the end of season two, I had this brilliant idea of being, Violet, the boorish, spinster, slightly portly American cousin to Lady Cora who comes for an unscheduled visit. Then to my astonishment, Shirley Maclaine is cast. At first I was sad, and then I was inspired. I had something with that idea, and because I am a professional and have been known to be flexible, I decided that I could work quite well with Shirl. I think we would get along fabulously.
There are so many possibilities for story lines. Violet will always be in the right place at the right time, or will she? She is very nosey and quickly avails herself to the pampered life of an aristocrat; even if it's borrowed time. She knows everything about everybody in the house; upstairs and downstairs, and of course, there has to be romance.
So Mr. Fellowes... Jules, if you are listening, I would love to discuss the terms of my contract at your earliest convenience.
Best Regards
Violet
