Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Judy Garlandwas an American singer, actress, and vaudevillian. She was renowned for her contralto vocals and attained international stardom that continued throughout a career spanning more than 40 years as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on concert stages...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth10 June 1922
CityGrand Rapids, MN
CountryUnited States of America
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When I die I have visions of fags singing 'Over the Rainbow' and the flag at Fire Island being flown at half mast.
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My [singing] style really has no style, because I try to sing each number differently. I’ve always believed that if style takes precedent over the words and music, the audience get’s cheated. It’s like when people see a fine play or movie. They imagine themselves in the leading role. I want them to imagine that they’re singing - not just listening to someone else.
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How strange when an illusion dies. It's as though you've lost a child.
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I think there's something peculiar about me that I haven't died. It doesn't make sense but I refuse to die.
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As for my feelings toward 'Over the Rainbow,' it's become part of my life. It is so symbolic of all my dreams and wishes that I'm sure that's why people sometimes get tears in their eyes when they hear it.
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You are never so alone as when you are ill on stage. The most nightmarish feeling in the world is suddenly to feel like throwing up in front of four thousand people.
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I try to bring the audience's own drama - tears and laughter they know about - to them.
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I've never looked through a keyhole without finding someone was looking back.
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Behind every cloud is another cloud.
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Hollywood is a strange place if you're in trouble. Everybody thinks it's contagious.
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In the silence of night I have often wished for just a few words of love from one man, rather than the applause of thousands of people.
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Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh, why can't I?
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I've been in love with audiences all my life, and I've tried to please. I hope I did.
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I've always taken 'The Wizard of Oz' very seriously, you know. I believe in the idea of the rainbow. And I've spent my entire life trying to get over it.