Mickey Rooney quotes

Mickey Rooney was an American actor renowned for his prolific career in film, television, and theater. His performances spanned nine decades and included a wide variety of memorable roles, especially in the "Andy Hardy" series. He became one of the most enduring and versatile entertainers in Hollywood history. Here are 18 of his quotes:

I don't regret anything I've ever done. I only wish I could have done more. (Mickey Rooney)
I buy women shoes and they use them to walk away from me. View quote
Mickey Rooney
I was a thirteen-year-old boy for thirty years. View quote
Mickey Rooney
Always get married in the morning. That way if it doesn't work out, you haven't wasted the whole day. View quote
Mickey Rooney
I've been stealing scenes all my life. View quote
Mickey Rooney
Love wears off too quickly. View quote
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You always pass failure on the way to success. View quote
Mickey Rooney
I'm the only man in the world with a marriage licence made out to whom it may concern. View quote
Mickey Rooney
Sometimes the transition from being in control of your life to having absolutely no control is swift, but other times it is so gradual that you wonder exactly when it truly began. View quote
Mickey Rooney
To those seniors, and especially elderly veterans like myself, I want to tell you this: You are not alone, and you having nothing to be ashamed of. If elder abuse happened to me, it can happen to anyone. I want you to know that you deserve better. View quote
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I made all these great musicals with Judy Garland. It was all about me going into a barn and saying: 'Let's put on a show.' That's what me and Judy did. (Mickey Rooney)
I keep going because if you stop, you stop. Why retire? Inspire. View quote
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Women liked me because I made them laugh. View quote
Mickey Rooney
A lot of people have asked me how short I am. Since my last divorce, I think I'm about $100,000 short. View quote
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When I was 19 years old, I was the number one star of the world for two years. When I was 40, nobody wanted me. View quote
Mickey Rooney
The audience and I are friends. They allowed me to grow up with them. I've let them down several times. They've let me down several times. But we're all family. View quote
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God bless the universe, God bless Japanese, Chinese, Indians, all of them and let's have peace. View quote
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I just want to be a professional. I couldn't live without acting. View quote
Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: September 23, 1920
Died: April 6, 2014
Quotes count: 18

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