Sally Kellerman quotes

Sally Kellerman was an American actress and singer, widely recognized for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the film "M*A*S*H." Her career spanned film, television, and music, earning her both critical acclaim and devoted fans. She left a lasting impact on Hollywood with her memorable performances and unique presence. Here are 20 of her quotes:

I was always playing the hard-bitten drunk. (Sally Kellerman)
I'm very close with Bob and his lovely, fabulous wife Catherine, too. View quote
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My friends always said that I should be a comedienne - I was named my class clown. View quote
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I wasn't a businesswoman, so I didn't know how to build a career. View quote
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I was an idiot in terms of career-building, but I had a great time. View quote
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I was always telling everybody that I could be funny. View quote
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Well, it was the beginning of my film career. It was amazing to me that I got nominated for an Academy Award. View quote
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No, I don't belong to a retirement community. View quote
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It hasn't been smooth or delightful every minute, there were lean years and rough years, but it's been exciting and good and I'm thrilled to be an actress and a singer and to have spent my life this way. View quote
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I work out, I go to pilates, I walk and I eat everything I can get my hands on. View quote
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I was also the romantic lead in The Boston Strangler - I was the only one that lived to tell the story - so I called myself the romantic lead. (Sally Kellerman)
I hope to have some more cracks at some wonderful roles before I go to the Great Beyond. View quote
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I got more bands and went on the road and turn down more movies than you would believe. View quote
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Well, you know, I've had a very checkered career. View quote
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I was in group therapy for years but it wasn't the same thing. It was more about growing. View quote
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And he was going to give me a song, because I'm a singer and I wanted to sing in everything. View quote
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I remember working with Rod, though, on Chrysler Hour. I was too young and dumb to know that I was supposed to be scared of anybody or anything - like getting fired or anything like that. View quote
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I had just had small parts in other films, and I'd worked with a lot of directors in TV. View quote
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I didn't want to do it... I'd been trying to get out of TV for years! View quote
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He wasn't directing it, of course, so I didn't work with Hitchcock. View quote
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Sally Kellerman

Sally Kellerman - Image
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Occupation: American Actress
Born: June 2, 1937
Died: February 24, 2022
Quotes count: 20