Dorothy Gish Inspirational Quotes (4)

I wanted to be a tragedienne. I only wanted sad parts. When mother read the press notices when I was on the road, saying I was a 'comedienne,' the tears rolled down my cheeks. I thought comedians had to have black on their faces, or red beards.

I thought comedians had to have black on their faces or red beards.

I never cease to wonder at my luck in having for my sister the woman who, more than any other woman in America, possesses all the qualities of true greatness.

I'd like to make people who see me in comic pantomime on the screen feel the way Mark Twain makes his readers feel.