People who know me know I'm nuts about Baby Peggy, and film buffs may know that Peggy (Diana Serra Cary) is the last surviving actual star from the Silent Era (and is among the last dozen or so human beings verified to have appeared in a Silent Era movie in any capacity).

The Guardian contributes this affectionate piece on the indomitable lady, who made a fortune that her parents lost, but who has managed to stay upbeat about life ever since. She's 97.