Very Sissy Man: Paul Lynde

Paul Lynde

June 13, 1926 - Jan. 10, 1982

                  Sarcastic is the word that comes to mind when thinking of Paul Lynde. He made a name for himself with Bye, Bye Birdie, both on Broadway and in the movie. Paul is best remembered as the center square on the TV game show The Hollywood Squares for his sharp, often double-entendre responses to the host’s questions. His delivery was wickedly snide, his nose wrinkling in barely contained contempt. What do you call a man who gives you diamonds and pearls?  “I’d call him darling!”  Why do Hell’s Angels wear leather?  “Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.”  According to the famous quote, a little what is a dangerous thing?  “A little pervert.”

          “I’m Liberace without the piano,” he said of himself. Not really. His fashion sense was better. No one wore a knotted scarf around their neck as well.

SISSY METER: 9