I would have been a terrible mother because I’m basically a very selfish human being. Not that that has stopped most people going off and having children.
KATHARINE HEPBURNI don’t fear death, it must be like a long sleep.
More Katharine Hepburn Quotes
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Trying to be fascinating is an asinine position to be in.
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I have no romantic feelings about age. Either you are interesting at any age or you are not. There is nothing particularly interesting about being old – or being young, for that matter.
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If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior.
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To be loved is very demoralizing.
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I love rain. It’s lucky, I always think.
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If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well better find some way that is going to be interesting.
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Being an actor is such a humiliating experience because you are selling yourself to the public, your face, your personality, and that is humiliating. As you get older, it becomes more humiliating because you’ve got less to sell.
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I think everyone is an opportunist if they have an opportunity.
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Cold sober, I find myself absolutely fascinating.
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We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers – but never blame yourself. It’s never your fault. But it’s always your fault, because if you wanted to change you’re the one who has got to change.
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You can say or write anything about me you like. Just don’t, for any reason, ever tell the truth.
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It’s not what you start in life, it’s what you finish.
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To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time.
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Plain women know more about men than beautiful women do.
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It’s either some kind of electricity or some kind of energy. I don’t know what it is, but whatever it is, I’ve got it.
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