At 50, I thought proudly: Here we are, half century! Being 60 was fairly frightening. You want to know how I spent my 70th birthday? I put on a completely black face, a fuzzy black Afro wig, wore black clothes and hung a black wreath on my door.
BETTE DAVISIf men found out how to give birth to children they’ll never propose again.
More Bette Davis Quotes
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I’ve lost my faith in science.
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You mustn’t miss the moment. There’s only one first sailing into Rio harbor.
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Getting old is not for sissies.
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If everybody likes you, you are not a very interesting person.
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Technicolor makes me look like death warmed over.
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If everyone likes you, you’re not doing it right.
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I have eyes like a bullfrog, a neck like an ostrich and long, limp hair. You just have to be good to survive with that equipment.
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There comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne.
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Mother of three; divorcee; American. Twenty years experience as an actress in motion pictures. Mobile still and more affable than rumour would have it. Wants steady employment in Hollywood. (Has had Broadway). References upon request.
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If everybody likes you, you’re pretty dull.
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I never said anything that was unprintable. Never said anything just for the sake of being startling.
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To look back is to relax one’s vigil.
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I never did pal around with actresses. Their talk usually bored me to tears.
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In this business, until you’re known as a monster you’re not a star.
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I wouldn’t piss on Joan Crawford if she were on fire.
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