A sex symbol becomes a thing. I hate being a thing.

I'm looking forward to becoming a marvelous - excuse the word marvelous - character actress. like Marie Dressler, like Will Rogers.

In Hollywood a girl's virtue is much less important than her hairdo. You're judged by how you look, not by what you are.

I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners.

I finally made up my mind I wanted to be an actress and I was not going to let my lack of confidence ruin my chances.

An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument. Isaac Stern takes good care of his violin. What if everybody jumped on his violin?