Doris Day quotes

Doris Day was an American singer, actress, and animal welfare activist, known for her work in film and music. Her wholesome personality and memorable voice made her one of the most popular stars of the 1950s and 1960s. She remains beloved for her classic performances in films such as “Pillow Talk” and for her contributions to animal rights. Here are 27 of her quotes:

The really frightening thing about middle age is the knowledge that you'll grow out of it.

Doris Day

Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty.

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It was the only ambition I ever had - not to be a dancer or Hollywood movie star, but to be a housewife in a good marriage.

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I've just always loved animals.

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I don't even like parties.

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I don't know if I want to get married again.

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Killing an animal to make a coat is sin. It wasn't meant to be, and we have no right to do it. A woman gains status when she refuses to see anything killed to be put on her back. Then she's truly beautiful.

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I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.

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Wrinkles are hereditary. Parents get them from their children.

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Vulgarity begins when imagination succumbs to the explicit.

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I had a wonderful family including my aunts, uncles and cousins but they've all gone to heaven.

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I like to sing love songs.

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I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile and I want to make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want to make others happy.

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Any girl can look glamorous... just stand there and look stupid.

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I'm going to do as much as I can for the animal world, and I'll never stop.

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If there is a heaven, I'm sure Rock Hudson is there because he was such a kind person.

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Middle age is youth without levity, and age without decay.

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The happiest times in my life were the days when I was traveling with Les Brown and his band.

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I liked being married instead of the girl who's looking for a guy.

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I like Michael Buble.

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I like joy; I want to be joyous. I want to smile and I want to make people laugh. And that`s all I want. I like being happy. I want to make others happy.

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I've always been like that. I've always said, "No matter what happens, if I get pushed down, I'm going to come right back up."

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