I always wanted to do my best. I got nothing free—I had to work hard.

Perhaps it's better if I live in your heart, where the world can't see me. If I'm dead, there will be no stain on our love.

I always look well when I'm near death.

Gimme a visky with a ginger ale on the side - and don't be stinchy, beby.

Why should you care for a woman like me? I'm always nervous or sick, or sad or too gay.

it's difficult in Hollywood to be allowed to try anything. It's all a terrible compromise. There is no time for art. All that matters is what they call box office.

I don't want to be a silly temptress. I cannot see any sense in getting dressed up and doing nothing but tempting men in pictures.