Julie Harris quotes

Julie Harris was an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile performances on stage, film, and television. Renowned for her emotional depth and extraordinary range, she earned a record five Tony Awards for Best Actress. She remains a celebrated figure in American theatrical history. Here are 22 of her quotes:

With the black and white films, one was concerned with tone. (Julie Harris)

I really have a generation gap about modern clothes.

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I got the boot once from Stanley Donen. The film was called The Little Prince.

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God comes to us in theater in the way we communicate with each other, whether it be a symphony orchestra, or a wonderful ballet, or a beautiful painting, or a play. It's a way of expressing our humanity.

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When you look at Darling and the Oscars, it has to be luck. It was a black and white film and it was the last time that there was a black and white Oscar.

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I wish we did have responsibility for the hair. I have been screwed up by the hair on many occasions.

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I liked Live and Let Die, where money was no object.

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I don't know much about football but everyone seems to say that it is all about possession.

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I didn't know whether I wanted to be an actress or a singer then.

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But with period clothes, people know less so they accept the pretty drawing that I give them.

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I have to go back to my younger days, when I just adored Hollywood musicals. (Julie Harris)

Richard Chamberlain on The Slipper and the Rose was lovely to work with. He wore the clothes so beautifully and sang his songs so well.

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I would loathe to work on modern films.

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I find shoestrings very hard work. I like big budgets.

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I did a film called Dracula and it was very nice because I had lots of trips to New York on Concorde.

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I liked The Slipper and the Rose, as I have already mentioned, because it was such a lovely film to do.

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I saw a very good Hollywood film the other day. It was about Cole Porter.

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You had to make sure that the tone of your dress was not the same tone as the curtains, for instance.

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There are wonderful museums with lots of photographs of 1920's musicals.

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I don't understand what modern clothes are about at all.

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It's nice when you work with someone who has an eye for clothes and will show what you've given them. (Julie Harris)

You are lucky that I can't sing tonight because I might get carried away.

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: December 2, 1925
Died: August 24, 2013
Quotes count: 22