Bernadette Peters quotes

Bernadette Peters is an acclaimed American actress, singer, and children's book author. Known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, she has starred in numerous Broadway musicals and films. She continues to inspire audiences with her versatile talent and enduring contributions to theater and entertainment. Here are 27 of her quotes:

You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for? (Bernadette Peters)
When something isn't done, you want to do something about it. View quote
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I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted. View quote
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Animals speak with pure affection. It's important to me to get something going in NY so we can get to be a no-kill city, and give the animals homes and more attention and love. View quote
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I'd like to one day play Amanda, the mother, in The Glass Menagerie. View quote
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No One Is Alone by Stephen Sondheim is all about thinking for yourself and being your own person. View quote
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I lost a very dear friend who lived with AIDS for about 17 years. Rejecting early treatments that were iffy, he thought he saved himself. I really miss him a lot. View quote
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Getting plenty of sleep is always great. It really is. I have a girlfriend who's sending me a slant board. View quote
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The first big lead that I had on Broadway was in a show called La Strada. View quote
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Stephen Sondheim told me that Oscar Hammerstein believed everything that he wrote. So there's great truth in the songs, and that's what was so wonderful to find. View quote
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Working on behalf of companion animals is so important. We start to realize how healing they are. (Bernadette Peters)
I love pasta with the homemade marinara sauce I had as a kid. View quote
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I know Mama Rose is a great role and I love having a chance to do it. View quote
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The challenge of film is making it right there at that moment, and then you get to move on. View quote
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It Might As Well Be Spring... I used to sing that as a young girl in my voice lessons. Then I picked it up again and it spoke to me in a whole new way. View quote
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In my career, there have been three things that were challenging: playing gay; playing a Jewish woman; and playing Chekhov. The scariest part was playing Chekhov! View quote
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It was one of the most exciting, perfect evenings of my life, my solo debut at Carnegie Hall. And knowing we were all there to raise money for Gay Men's Health Crisis made the evening an extraordinary experience. View quote
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George M. is where I met my dear friend Joel Grey. We connected at rehearsal one day during a five-minute break. We were both looking out the same window and we knew in five minutes that we'd made a connection. View quote
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You'd look out and there'd be little babies watching the show, and boys and girls. They loved the cowboys, and they loved Annie. There were young people seeing the show for the first time. I stayed for two years because I enjoyed it so much. View quote
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I don't smoke, I don't drink much, I don't eat red meat. I stay out of the sun. View quote
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Into The Woods was... a lot of running around in the woods! I can't wait to see the show again. People didn't realize it back then, but kids still come up to me-young people-and they talk about it. It really made its mark. (Bernadette Peters)
The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of Carousel, and it was a very vivid experience. View quote
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We've been listening to Wagner, which is so great. View quote
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When there's a terrible illness like AIDS sweeping through, you help people. View quote
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I love 'Some Enchanted Evening', and 'If I Loved You'. And as I sing them more and more, I find new favorites. View quote
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Bernadette Peters

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: February 28, 1948
Quotes count: 27

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