Care for your clothes, like the good friends they are

The 1930s Hollywood was capable of hurting me so much. The things about Hollywood that could hurt me (when I first came) can't touch me now. I suddenly decided that they shouldn't hurt me - that was all.

My tears speak for me.

You have to be self-reliant and strong to survive in this town. Otherwise you will be destroyed.

I have always known what I wanted, and that was beauty... in every form.

If you've earned a position, be proud of it. Don't hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, 'There's Joan Crawford!' I turn around and say, 'Hi! How are you!'

Be afraid of nothing.