I have no use for people who hunt for what they call sport

I can choose to accelerate my disease to an alcoholic death or incurable insanity, or I can choose to live within my thoroughly human condition.

the Irish ... are full of the fear of the Lord and the joy of living, and they don't know how to combine the two, but they'll sure have a good time trying.

I lose all control after two drinks of anything

I don't think the Hollywood community is interested in what I can do. That's all right. I've never looked for a job in my life, and I'm not going to start now. I have plenty to keep me busy.

With two leftover husbands to account for, my wicked soul has just about shriveled and died

Like many alcoholics, I was a staggering woman in a chic apartment, sick and utterly disgusting.