I was married when I was 17. I knew nothing. I was full of romance.

Never say never, for if you live long enough, chances are you will not be able to abide by the simplest of such injunctions.

Hollywood's old trick: repeat a successful formula until it dies.

I was married when I was 17. I knew nothing. I was full of romance.

I was the first celebrity in pictures to be marrying a titled European.

So they were turning, after all - those cameras. Life, which can be strangely merciful, had taken pity on Norma Desmond. The dream she had clung to so desperately had enfolded her. Norma: You see, this is my life. It always will be! (In a whisper) There's nothing else - just us - and the cameras - and those wonderful people out there in the dark. All right, Mr. De Mille, I'm ready for my close-up.

I always anticipated difficulties in order to avoid scenes.