Biography
Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA more
Died in Santa Monica, California, USA more
Barbara Stanwyck Quotes
“Career is too pompous a word. It was a job, and I have always felt privileged to be paid for what I love doing.”
“Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr Capra taught me that. Sure, it’s nice to say very good dialogue, if you can get it. But great movie acting - watch the eyes!”
“My only problem is finding a way to play my fortieth fallen female in a different way from my thirty-ninth.”
“During Double Indemnity, Fred MacMurray would go to rushes. I remember asking Fred: ‘How was I?’ ‘I don’t know about you - but I was wonderful!’ Such a true remark. Actors only look at themselves.”
“Egotism - usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.”
“I’m now the Lord of the Brighton Manor.”
