Shirley Valentine is a beautiful character and so well written. What Shirley speaks and thinks is so logical.

Swit has written a book on needlepoint (A Needlepoint Scrapbook). In October–November 2003 Loretta Swit starred as the title character in North Carolina Theatre production of Mame in Raleigh North Carolina. Most recently Swit has toured with The Vagina Monologues.

Loretta Jane Swit (born November 4 1937) is an American stage and television actress known for her character roles. Swit is best known for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H.