The Role: The complex woman who balances being a loving mother, attending to wifely duties, having a steady gospel career, and being the maternal rebound gal pal for a horny rock star.
As Played By: Lily Tomlin
Best Bit(s): A tie; sitting in the back of a crowded room and watching her face ooze emotion while listening to "I'm Easy" being played just for her; and listening to her boy talk about his day at school.
Best Quote: "Do you believe in Jesus!"
Why She's A Favorite: It's a combination of the character as written and the way Lily Tomlin masterfully portrays her that makes this woman so resonant and enduring for me. Linnea has to maneuver her life so each separate part doesn't collide and the way she handles and treats each section differently continues to be so compelling and engaging to watch and think about. This is a woman longing for something to make her complete and who wants nothing but to overcome sadness and find affection and meaning. It's simply fascinating to watch Linnea blossom as she discovers herself and experience somthing life-changing. So simple yet so very complex all at the same time.
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