I was thought to be ‘stuck up.’ I wasn’t. I was just sure of myself. This is and always has been an unforgivable quality to the unsure.
BETTE DAVISWhat a fool I was to come to Hollywood where they only understand platinum blondes and where legs are more important than talent.
More Bette Davis Quotes
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If you want a thing done well, get a couple of old broads to do it.
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Almost as many inhumanities are committed in the name of love as in the name of religion.
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Being called very, very difficult is the beginning of success. Until you’re called very, very difficult you’re really nobody at all.
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Oh, don’t let’s ask for the moon. We’ve already got the stars.
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Dramatic art in her opinion is knowing how to fill a sweater.
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Getting old is not for sissies.
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I never did pal around with actresses. Their talk usually bored me to tears.
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I was thought to be “stuck up.” I wasn’t. I was just sure of myself.
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The secret of marriage is: separate bedrooms and separate bathrooms.
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With the newspaper strike on, I wouldn’t consider dying.
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I’ve lost my faith in science.
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The only reason anyone goes to Broadway is because they can’t get work in the movies.
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I’d luv to kiss ya, but I just washed my hair.
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As a female I think it’s a terrible hindrance in business. I think it’s a terrible hindrance for any female to have a lot of intelligence in private life, but I think in business sometimes it’s even worse because there’s deep resentment.
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I work to stay alive.
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