The first time I saw a picture of [fabled actress] Ethel Barrymore - she was on Broadway and she was wearing pearls. I thought, "That's who I should grow up to be." It's odd, because it was her physical image that I wanted; I had no idea what it was like actually to be her. In those days, we weren't bombarded by images the way we are now, and the ones we did have were more vivid in people's minds.
Bette MidlerI don't like violence. I get sick from violence. Do you think people are excited by violence?
Bette MidlerIf only I'd known my differentness would be an asset, then my earlier life would have been much easier.
Bette Midler