My parents, despite their serious attitude toward life in general, and that of their children in particular, were very broadminded people. There was no such thing as a bad profession for them. As I was their daughter, they knew that, whatever profession I chose, I would do it well. That was enough for them. There was always trust among the Kellys.

This is one night I wish I smoked and drank.

A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls.

As an unmarried woman, I was thought to be a danger.

When Ava Gardner get in a taxi, the driver knows at once she’s Ava Gardner. It’s the same for Lana Turner or Elizabeth Taylor, but not for me. I’m never Grace Kelly, I’m always someone who looks like Grace Kelly.

I never say 'never,' and I never say 'always.'

A person has to keep something to herself or you're life is just a layout in a magazine.