I think when an actress marries she should leave the stage. She cannot be happy if she is married and remains on the stage. She must care more for her art or for her husband.

A woman isn’t as old as she thinks she is. She’s as old as men think she is.
BILLIE BURKE

Age Men Thinking
Sin in the theater, I can observe now, is comparable to education in a university: it is there for those who wish to take advantage of it, but fewer do than you might suspect.
BILLIE BURKE

might Sin Wish
Age doesn’t matter, unless you’re cheese.
BILLIE BURKE

Age Cheese Matter
Twins are so practical. It’s always nice to have a spare.
BILLIE BURKE

Nice Practical Twins
I think when an actress marries she should leave the stage. She cannot be happy if she is married and remains on the stage. She must care more for her art or for her husband.
BILLIE BURKE

Art Husband Married Stage Thinking
Forty-seven is nothing at all, nor is any age unless you’re a cheese.
BILLIE BURKE

Age Cheese Seven
There is no reason why marriage should necessarily compel an actress to forego her career.
BILLIE BURKE

Actresses Careers Forego Reason

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