In September 1887, long before she circled the globe alone, Nellie Bly stood before a mirror and practiced her lunatic look. She opened her eyes “as wide as possible and stared unblinkingly at my own reflection.” Determined to convince experts that she was out of her mind, she decided that “‘far-away’ expressions have a crazy air.”
Great article, never saw her statue on Roosevelt Island but will make it a point to do so.
Way ahead of Geraldo Rivera and Willowbrook…
Thanks, Jack, for yet another fascinating story.
Fascinating piece. Thanks, Jack.
Wonderful statue of her. Modern. Saintly character. Thnx. Tom