Barbara Stanwyck quotes

Barbara Stanwyck was an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility in film and television. With a career spanning over six decades, she became one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars. She captivated audiences with her strong screen presence and earned numerous awards for her work. Here are 9 of her quotes:

People talk about 'my career,' but 'career' is too pompous a word. It was a job, and I have always felt very privileged to be paid for what I love doing. (Barbara Stanwyck)
My only problem is finding a way to play my fortieth fallen female in a different way from my thirty-ninth. View quote
Barbara Stanwyck
I'm a tough old broad from Brooklyn. Don't try to make me into something I'm not. If you want someone to tiptoe down the Barkley staircase in crinoline and politely ask where the cattle went, get another girl. View quote
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It's perhaps not the future I would choose. I still think it's possible to make a success of both marriage and career even though I didn't. But it's not a bad future. And I'm not afraid of it. View quote
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Egotism - usually just a case of mistaken nonentity. View quote
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I never got a Oscar. I never had an acting lesson. Life was my only training. View quote
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I'm now the Lord of the Brighton Manor. View quote
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I could understand if they picked Katharine Hepburn, but of course she wouldn't do it. But when they asked me, I thought at first it was a mistake. I thought they got me mixed up with Bette Davis. Attention embarrasses me. I don't like to be on display. I was always an extrovert in my work, but when it comes time to be myself I'll take a powder every time. View quote
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Here was an actress that never played just one side of a character. She always played the truth. I once asked Barbara Stanwyck the secret of acting, and she said, "Just be truthful, and if you can fake that, you've got it made." View quote
Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: July 16, 1907
Died: January 20, 1990
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Barbara Stanwyck

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