Bette Davis taught Hollywood to follow an actress instead of the actress following the camera, and she's probably the best movie actress there's ever been.

I was so happy I didn't have to work that night. That was the truth, because show business is about the hardest profession in the world.

I don't think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at.

I never found anyone who could look after me as well as I could look after myself.

I’d like to discover life. Quite frankly I don’t know how to be happy. I have not a clue. I only serve — and I don’t say that with any grandeur. I just serve others through entertaining. That’s when I am happy. I’m not just delighted with myself when I’m entertaining, but I’m happier than when I’m not.

I felt that I committed myself too much. I promised too much. But that way it's exciting.

I always say, 'If you can't give a reason for the banana peel being in the alley, then don't have the comic slide over it.' Do you understand what I mean? First explain how the banana peel got there quickly. And then there's a reason for all the comedy.