Irene Dunne Quotes

I couldn't advise others to try such a long distance marriage, but for us it works perfectly. We are three thousand miles apart, it is true, but the big thing is that we each have our careers without interference from the other. My husband can't leave his practice and I can't leave Hollywood, but neither of us has any thought of giving up either the career or each other. Some day we shall again live in our 'honeymoon' apartment - but in the meantime, for us, this is the best possible way.

Surely it isn't entirely normal to see fingers pointing at you as a rare species, the only one in captivity!

A honeymoon is wonderful, of course. It's the time two people go off alone and do their utmost to remain alone. Not only because they are so new and exciting to each other. But because it's their chance to draw closer and prepare for the intimacy of the every day married life which lies ahead of them. However, feverishly romantic though it may be, it's also apt to be something of a strain. Because the two people haven't yet learned to relax with each other. Because they haven't had time to become truly good friends. Because they don't know all the little things about each other which only the intimacy and affectionate understanding of years brings.

Fans hate a hypocrite. I believe they detect the real you behind every role and if they are led to believe you are something you pretend you aren't, they resent it.

There seems to be a general impression that to be known as normal in Hollywood is akin to being labeled as rare animal in a zoo.

No education is ever wasted and everything you learn is helpful in acting.

This is an amazing business, creative and mechanical at the same time.

Mother, an accomplished musician, taught me to play the piano as a very small girl.

Ever since my United Nations work, for instance, they've been saying that I've gone into politics. The United Nations is a nonpolitical body.

You'll be much better equipped for a long life in pictures if you have a sound theatrical background.

When I found myself riding in a lift with the great showman, I was too much too frightened even to look at him, much less get off at the same floor.

Nothing can replace the excitement, the magic and yes the glamour of a Ziegfeld show. To see the great showman sitting in the second row busily writing his telegrams is a thrill no actress can forget.

I had great cameramen like Rudolph Mate and Hal Mohr. They'd take an hour to light the proper closeup of me.

People have also said that I can't be used as a fair example of Hollywood living since I keep my private life so completely separate from my career.

There are worse things in life than being called a lady.