I was born lucky and I have lived lucky. What I had was used. What I still have is being used. Lucky.
The calla lilies are in bloom again. Such a strange flower—suitable to any occasion. I carried them on my wedding day, and now I place them here in memory of something that has died.
Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything
Everyone thought I was bold and fearless and even arrogant but inside I was always quaking.
Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.
I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I've just done what I damn well wanted to, and I've made enough money to support myself, and ain't afraid of being alone.
My greatest strength is common sense. I'm really a standard brand - like Campbell's tomato soup or Baker's chocolate.
To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time.
Being a housewife and a mother is the biggest job in the world, but if it doesn't interest you, don't do it - I would have made a terrible mother.
When I started out, I didn't have any desire to be an actress or to learn how to act. I just wanted to be famous.
Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself you had bloody well better find some way that is going to be interesting. And you don't do that by sitting around wondering about yourself.
I can remember walking as a child. It was not customary to say you were fatigued. It was customary to complete the goal of the expedition.
