Five Relevant Facts About Betty White As Gleaned From Her AMA

Let’s do this.

1. She and Rue McLanahan used to tell each other riddles before a scene, and then when the scene ended they’d give up the answer.

2. She credits “good genes” and “being blessed” with her long, successful career.

3. She does not give advice, as she has “enough trouble trying to run [her] own life.”

4. She knew she wanted to be an actress when she wrote her grammar school’s graduation play and wrote herself into the lead.

5. If she had not been a famous actress, she would have been a zookeeper. As far as her favorite animal goes, she loves, “Anything with a leg on each corner.” (Update: “I love snakes too!”)


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