Downton Abbey - Maggie Smith and the Swivel Chair

[xPrettyBlueEyes]

Maggie Smith is BRILLANT as Violet! I love her in every bit I've seen her in so far. My mom has gotten me into it!

[sharkattack119]

keep pressing 8.

hahahahahahaha

[spvn]

If you keep clicking 0:18, Magie Smith just keeps going NONONONO :D

[lovemmariela]

This was so funny. I laughed out loud when I was watching this episode and had to rewind and watch it again. I believe that Maggie Smith is exceptional in this series. To me, she really is her character. Flawless. Thank you for your wonderful work, Maggie!

[shopowner26]

I'm going to be pissed if she and Downton Abbey don't win an Oscar. I don't even have enough words to describe how brilliant she is.

Best quotes:

Cora: Things are different in American."

Violet: "I know, they live in wigwams."

and-

Violet "Is this for communicating or is it a torture device!"

[SuperContrasted]

@shopowner26 The Oscars are just for movies. Downton Abbey did win the Golden Globe for best mini-series, though.

[Paglia444]

"Why does every day involve a fight with an American?" LOL!!

[JosephFLamour]

how he didnt laugh when she did that shocks me lol

[wwwambermortimer]

I love this scene :) I'm very muchly addicted to Downton Abbey at the moment. Love Matthew and how he's trying not to laugh

[PlaidBoyPDX]

This was such a great moment.  She steals every scene. :)

[HPislegend248]

I have never even seen Downton Abbey and I am already pissing myself laughing at this. I love Maggie Smith. She's hilarious.

[EXTINCT19]

She is the best, most credible actress today. We believe her every movement and syllable she utters is totally of the character she portrays. With unrelenting devotion to her part, she never fails for a second.

[nklein1]

You can tell he's doing everything he can to not break out laughing. Too funny.

[ArwenUndomiel87]

I LOVE her!XD

[iSunQueen]

"Why does every day involve a fight with an American?" L(hard)OL XD

[xxlollylaurenxx]

OMG!

Maggie plays mrs. medlock in the secret garden!!



[metube12]

I cracked up when I saw that! Only Maggie can do it like that. Fantastic actress!

[brightonking69]

Matthews face, trying not to laugh ! lol!! bless him

[phlearze]

Freaking fantastic!!! Makes my day every time! XD

Oh, and "no Englishman would ever dream of dying in another mans home"! LOL

"Put THAT in your pipe n smoke it!'

[thishatandyou]

0:04

[2mirman]

an every day fight with americans ?

[princesspinkblue]

why does every day involve a fight with an american :P LOL

[1995Essakhi]

maggie smith is such a G

[flowerpuff2001]

Maggie Smith's role as dowager countess of grantham is perfect! and her witty conflict with matthew crawley's mother is always entertaining to watch. :)

My favorite Maggie lines: "What is a Weekend" and "I am a good sailor" lol

love ya, maggie!

[Jems17]

@flowerpuff2001 I thought the "what is a weekend" line was one of her best in the series until I saw this scene. The woman is a bloody brilliant. She makes this role. I don't think there's another actress who could play it even half as well.

[diatado]

why does every day involve a fight with an American

[BarbraLovesYou]

Maggie's character is stunningly witty and funny! I love her!!!

Legendary!

[wirramirra26]

Maggie rocks as Violet! Love this scene! :)

[mattdemon]

and she won an Emmy for this scene alone. ladies and gents -- Maggie freaking Smith!!! :)

[Insperato62]

@atlantisb34 - "roll"? "Do you intend to fill me with cheese and - heaven forbid - pickle?" I think the fingers were searching for "role". Sorry. Naughty. Couldn't resist. Lady Violet wouldn't have either.

[therigocl]

what episode is this?

[lovemmariela]

@therigocl the third, I believe. :)

[ManUMan2008]

Dame Maggie Smith is one of the best actresses alive today. So perfect in every role.

[aped]

"Why does everyday involve a fight with American? "

[relmmih6]

@aped if you need to ask,you shouldnt watch it.

[morgz456]

I LOVE matthew's pursed lips in this, I AM NOT GOING TO LAUGH, I AM NOT GOING TO LAUGH. Oh, maggie, you own my heart.

[atlantisb34]

If she doesn't win an Emmy for this roll i will be so sad...Her delivery with lines are spot on, classic crack up scene

[maggiesmithowlpost]

How can you watch this and not love Maggie Smith?

[FailAtLifeWithASmile]

"no, no, I am a good sailor" hahahaha priceless <3

[XsweetstarliteX]

this scene made me want to watch the show, so funny

[ghurter]

lmfao this scene cracks me up. keep pressing 2 for even more laughs XD

[kontjeskijker]

funny video

[daylight1141]

---Not in this video, but it's my fav quote---

-- Wow granny you're a romantic

--Maggie: I've been told many things but never that---

GOTTA LOVE HER, LMAO

[OrlyRupertfan]

"I'm a good sailor!!" LoL!

[rustyboi]

LOL this cracked me up when i watched it on tv, and it just cracked me up again!! so funny!! "good heavens, what am I sitting on?!"

[LOSTandfound922]

"why does everyday involve a fight with an American?" Haha!!!!!! Maggie Smith you are amazing! I love this clip best part of the show! Can't wait for season 2...

[Minerva1Maggie]

what Am I sitting on???-Maggie Smith

XD

[FailAtLifeWithASmile]

BAHAHHAA I can imagine that would have taken so many cuts so they would not laugh ... bahahaha "I am a good sailor" hahahhaa <3

[pearlearring17]

HOW did he not laugh, this is hilarious!!

[ShmelevJr]

Which episode is this?

[lemonsorbet06]

obviously she's the most awesome character in downton abbey=D

[dralockhart]

HIS EYES ARE SO PRETTY.

[rbnn]

I love Violet in this series. Every time she is on screen, she is great.

[thetributemaker]

Epic!

[ElizabettLancaster]

I love. Love. Love.

[Amby99]

Maggie Smith is amazing! I love her line "no I'm good sailor." It made me laugh! =) Downton Abbey is awesome! Can't wait for the next series!

[Novindalf]

Just one example of the brilliance that is Maggie Smith. Fantastic!

[reinadegrillos]

She is adorable!!!

[teentuber90s]

bless her :') whay would she make of a bean bag?

[billsfan000]

Another modern brain-wave?

[MrRoBeRt1087]

Why does everyday involve fight with an american :')

[LAAR123]

A friend sent me the DVDs with the 7 episodes of series one.

I have always been in awe of Maggie Smith but, frankly, she's outdone herself this time. Bravo, Dame Maggie (from an admirer in Brazil - and yes, we are ungallant enough to die in houses that are not ours from time to time).

[rose333999]

when I saw this for the first time during the episode, I laughed out loud for about ten minutes. No one could do this like Maggie Smith!

[rbain007]

When I saw watched this scene on tv I thought she was having something wrong happen to her because she suddenly just moved strangely!! And then when it turned into this I just laughed!!!! Maggie Smith is amazing!!!!

[Analadd]

The fight with an american part was too funny...."no no..am a good sailor"..lol no one better than Maggie!

[jamesg24]

Love the part about her being a good sailor. No one else could have pulled off this moment.

[ManUMan2008]

Maggie Smith is such an incredible actress.

[vvviwant]

Oh I love this bit especially the "fight with an American" part!

[betunysangre]

'I am a good sailor'

:D:D:D , Love you Maggie!

[annie2shoes]

Oh, she is incredible!! Made this series!

[Pemberley88]

ahahah! I love this scene!

[71bab]

amazing! She's magic

GO Maggie!

[krugger911]

@71bab correct. she's deputy head mistress of hogwarts after all.