Rosalind Russell quotes

Rosalind Russell was an American actress celebrated for her versatile performances in film, theatre, and television. Best remembered for her roles in classics like "His Girl Friday" and "Auntie Mame," she brought wit and sophistication to the screen. She became an enduring icon of Hollywood's Golden Age and an inspiration for future generations of performers. Here are 10 of her quotes:

Acting is standing up naked and turning around very slowly.

Rosalind Russell

Where is there beauty when you see deprivation and starvation?

Rosalind Russell

At MGM there was a first wave of top stars, and a second wave to replace them in case they got difficult. I was in the second line of defence, behind Myrna Loy.

Rosalind Russell

Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic.

Rosalind Russell

Flops are a part of life's menu and I've never been a girl to miss out on any of the courses.

Rosalind Russell

Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.

Rosalind Russell

It's fine to have talent, but talent is the last of it. In an acting career, as in an acting performance, you've got to have vitality. The secret of successful acting is identical with a woman's beauty secret: joy in living.

Rosalind Russell

I'll match my flops with anybody's but I wouldn't have missed 'em.

Rosalind Russell

Roz Russell got so frightened at Cary's glibness that she told me she'd hired a gag writer on the side to interpolate bits for her.

Rosalind Russell