The terrifying thing in my life is that I am just an actress. And I have to keep pushing it and getting approval, approval, approval or I donโt think Iโm worth two cents. And I am starting to get over it, thank God. And Iโm just sad because I donโt have many years left and I wish I had a longer space of time to think that Elaine Stritch is okay.
Elaine StritchBette 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.
Elaine StritchOnstage, nothing is as important as truth, nothing. As soon as you lie, they know it.
Elaine StritchI find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.
Elaine StritchI don't know what the hell I'm doing up there half the time. These performers that go on about their technique and craft - oh, puleeze! How boring! I don't know what technique means. But I do know what experience is. I know in my gut when I've done a scene right.
Elaine StritchWell if I had my choice I would not - I wouldn't mind working with Alec Baldwin, but the mother role - I'm kidding. It's terrific. I'll tell you what happened with Alec Baldwin and myself. This is a couple acting together just this side of heaven. He's one of the best actors I've ever worked with in whole life. And I - I'm not overdoing it. I just think he's about the best around today. So I got lucky.
Elaine Stritch