Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.
Fame was thrilling only until it became grueling. Money was fun only until you ran out of things to buy.
Never say never Never is a long, undependable time, and life is too full of rich possibilities to have restrictions placed upon it.
Never say never, for if you live long enough, chances are you will not be able to abide by the simplest of such injunctions.
After 16 years in pictures I could not be intimidated easily, because I knew where all the skeletons were buried.
So they were turning, after all - those cameras. Life, which can be strangely merciful, had taken pity on Norma Desmond. The dream she had clung to so desperately had enfolded her. Norma: You see, this is my life. It always will be! (In a whisper) There's nothing else - just us - and the cameras - and those wonderful people out there in the dark. All right, Mr. De Mille, I'm ready for my close-up.
I think all this talk about age is foolish. Every time I'm one year older, everyone else is too.
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Those philosophers who believe in the absolute logic of truth have never had to discuss it on close terms with a woman.
If ever I am a mother I will zealously strive against this crime of over- indulgence. I can hardly give it a milder name when I think of the evils it brings.
You're some special kind of hostage, that's for sure. Maybe, well, do you think my purpose in life is to give myself up to the police? Do you think God wants me to spend the rest of my life paying for my sins?