Shirley Jones quotes

Shirley Jones is an American actress and singer, widely recognized for her roles in musical films and television. She gained fame for her performances in classics such as "Oklahoma!", "Carousel", and as the matriarch in the TV series "The Partridge Family." She remains celebrated for her charm, versatility, and lasting contributions to entertainment. Here are 8 of her quotes:

After I won the Oscar, my salary doubled, my friends tripled, my children became more popular at school, my butcher made a pass at me, and my maid hit me up for a raise.

Shirley Jones

I had done 25 motion pictures prior to The Partridge Family and nobody knew my name.

Shirley Jones

It's great to see that celebrities can be just like us - that they too have their highs and lows, that they don't always wake up looking their best, that they have bad habits and annoying traits.

Shirley Jones

The musicals had a good, happy feeling, saying that the world is a better place. They say it's not reality, but who cares? There's too much reality these days.

Shirley Jones

We assume that celebrities have it easy and so love to watch them having to endure a bit of hardship.

Shirley Jones

I'm a fan of Jerome Kern and Gershwin. That's my kind of music.

Shirley Jones

I wanted some family structure and stability, and that's what The Partridge Family afforded me, not only financially but in the fact that I could be at home with my kids.

Shirley Jones