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Maureen O'Hara was a renowned Irish actress celebrated for her striking beauty and fiery screen presence. She became famous for her roles in classic films such as "The Quiet Man" and "Miracle on 34th Street." She distinguished herself as one of Hollywood’s leading ladies and a symbol of Irish pride. Here are 48 of her quotes:

I am like many of the women I have played onscreen. (Maureen O'Hara)
After I got to Hollywood, I resented that I didn't get a crack at more dramatic roles because I photographed so beautifully. View quote
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Henry Fonda gave me a spanking during a scene in Spencer's Mountain. View quote
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Making movies is just like betting on horses at the racetrack. View quote
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My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace. View quote
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I dainty little lass I wasn't. I looked twice my age until I turned 10 or 11. View quote
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I'm really honestly terrified about how much I should tell and how much I should still keep secret. View quote
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I watch and listen to movies today and am shocked by the way actors deliver their lines. Everybody mumbles now and I don't understand why. View quote
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John Candy knew he was going to die. He told me on his 40th birthday. He said, well, Maureen, I'm on borrowed time. View quote
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I saw myself as Joan of Arc. View quote
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When you try to battle with John Ford, you have to give in. (Maureen O'Hara)
The depth of John Candy's talent did surprise me. He was one of my all-time favorite leading men. View quote
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Lost in a crowd of greats, not a single Oscar. That's showbiz. View quote
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There's a terrible truth for many women in the picture business: Aging typically takes its toll and means fewer and less desirable roles. View quote
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I have never lost my faith in God. View quote
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Charles Laughton signed me to my first movie contract at 17. He later asked my parents if he could adopt me. View quote
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Comedy is difficult, especially slapstick. The trick is to have fun while you are performing it. View quote
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Every star has that certain something that stands out and compels us to notice them. View quote
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How could you get angry with Jackie Gleason? View quote
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Errol Flynn was an excellent fencer. He also knew his lines, something I greatly respect in an actor. Of course there was one glaring inconsistency with his professionalism. Errol also drank on the set, something I greatly disliked. You couldn't stop him. If the director prohibited alcohol on the set, then Errol would inject oranges with booze and eat during breaks. Everything good that we got on film was shot early in the day. He started gulping his water early in the morning and by four P. M. was in no shape to continue filming. View quote
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Bette Davis was right-bitches are fun to play. (Maureen O'Hara)
When How Green Was My Valley finally wrapped, I thought John Ford was a walking god. View quote
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The studio thought I was crazy to perform all of my own fencing stunts, but I loved it. View quote
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Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara - Image
Occupation: Irish Actress
Born: August 17, 1920
Died: October 24, 2015
Quotes count: 48

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