When asked what it takes to succeed in the acting profession, Bette Davis would answer, "The courage to be hated."

But in order to be the thing you want to be, you have to work like a dog at the thing you love.

One of the safest places to be in the world is the stage.

My body of work means nothing to me

Physical qualities don't really matter much.

I had to face within myself all the things I didn't do and wasn't while I was wearing my own crown.

Getting old is not for sissies, kid.