Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Daviswas an American actress of film, television and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, she was noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic, sardonic characters and was reputed for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas...
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth5 April 1908
CityLowell, MA
deep fond oscar rather shows
Oh, I'm rather fond of him that way. It shows that deep down he's a fake." -on her graying 1935 Oscar for Jezebel.
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Three years ago I was forty... forty! Four-oh! That slipped out. Now I suddenly feel as if I've taken all my clothes off.
life
Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; but now I know it.
attempt impossible improve motto order
This has always been a motto of mine: Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.
concern drain strong suck vampires weak
The weak are the most treacherous of us all. They come to the strong and drain them. They are bottomless. They are insatiable. They are always parched and always bitter. They are everyone's concern and like vampires they suck our life's blood.
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It is my last wish to be buried sitting up.
I'll play with it first and tell you what it is later.
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If my guests do not like it here, I suggest they accompany you to the nursery... where I am sure you will all feel more at home.
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I must start wearing a watch. I never have you know.
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Gary was a macho man, but none of my husbands was ever man enough to become Mr
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You should never say bad things about the dead, you should only say good . . . Joan Crawford is dead. Good.
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I wouldnt piss on Joan Crawford if she were on fire
lost
I've lost my faith in science.
lost
I've lost my faith in science.