Career is too pompous a word. It was a job, and I have always felt privileged to be paid for doing what I love doing.

I'm now the Lord of the Brighton Manor.

[On Marilyn Monroe:] Her body has gone to her head.

Attention embarrasses me. I don't like to be on display.

[On a dull party:] It was a fête worse than death.

Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr. Capra taught me that. Sure it's nice to say very good dialogue, if you can get it. But great movie acting - watch the eyes!

I couldn't remember my name for weeks. I'd be at the theater and hear them calling 'Miss Stanwyck, Miss Stanwyck,' and I'd think 'Where is that dame? Why doesn't she answer? By crickie, it's me!