Ida Lupino Quotes

Whereupon, at the tender age of thirteen, I set upon the path of playing nothing but hookers.

I knew it would break his heart if I didn't go into the business.

I had no desire to crash a man's world.

Any woman who wishes to smash into the world of men isn't very feminine.

My agent had told me that he was going to make me the Janet Gaynor of England—I was going to play all the sweet roles. Whereupon, at the tender age of thirteen, I set upon the path of playing nothing but hookers.

I'd love to see more women working as directors and producers. Today it's almost impossible to do it unless you are an actress or writer with power. I wouldn't hesitate right this minute to hire a talented woman if the subject matter were right.

Keeping a feminine approach is vital - men hate bossy females.

Often I pretended to a cameraman to know less than I did. That way I got more cooperation.

I didn't see myself as any advance guard, or feminist.

Id love to see more women working as directors and producers.