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Bette Davis taught Hollywood to follow an actress instead of the actress following the camera, and she's probably the best movie actress there's ever been.
Elaine Stritch
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Elaine Stritch
Age: 89 †
Born: 1925
Born: February 2
Died: 2014
Died: July 17
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I always say, 'If you can't give a reason for the banana peel being in the alley, then don't have the comic slide over it.' Do you understand what I mean? First explain how the banana peel got there quickly. And then there's a reason for all the comedy.
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Why haven't I made more movies? Nobody asked me.
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I don't think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at.
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I don't dislike the way I look. I think I look fine. I think I look extraordinary for 88. And I've got energy. Out of my way.
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I don't know what to do with Warren Beatty. All I know is that he wasn't attracted to me. That's all right.
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I wouldn't have a nose job. I like my nose fine.
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All you have to do is say, 'I'm going home,' and you're the most popular girl at the party.
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All of the writing on '30 Rock' is a joy to go into. It's pretty hot stuff.
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Onstage, nothing is as important as truth, nothing. As soon as you lie, they know it.
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I get sick of saying how hard everything is. It's hard to get up in the morning. Everything's hard. Everything takes effort.
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For my money, insecurity, depression, etc, can be healed by way of El Morocco, sad songs at 4am, and the pop of a champagne cork
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There's nothing attractive about doing a documentary. Nothing. It's hard, hard work, and I find having all the attention of the day on me a very unattractive proposition.
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For me, going to London is like coming home. In fact, I've often entertained the idea of ending my days there.
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You cannot tell an audience a lie. They know it before you do before it's out of your mouth, they know it's a lie.
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I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.
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