I'm 5-feet-9, I have a deep voice, and I have a way with a line. What can I do about it? I can't stay home waiting for something different. I think it's a total waste of energy worrying about typecasting. Bea Arthur deepenergyfoot share on social
I've seen so many excellent actors - excellent actors - who, the minute they're told they're in a comedy, turn into God knows what - creatures from another planet! I mean they just... the voice changes, they don't look the same, it's like - it has no similarity to any living human being, do you know what I mean? Bea Arthur actorcomedycreature share on social
I really feel all my adult life has been spent in that little black box. If a wonderful part on TV came along I would do it. But I don't want to do a recurring role. It would just be my luck that the thing would be successful. I'm old enough now and also secure enough financially that I really only want to do what I want to do. Bea Arthur adultblackbox share on social
PETA has a proven track record of success. Each victory PETA wins for the animals is a stepping stone upon which we build a more compassionate world for all beings - and we will never give up our fight until all animals are treated with respect and kindness. Bea Arthur animalbeingbuild share on social
But that's one of the nice things about doing a stage show, if something doesn't work out, you have the luxury of working on it over time. Bea Arthur luxuryniceshow Change image and share on social
I'm not playing a role. I'm being myself, whatever the hell that is. Bea Arthur hellplayrole Change image and share on social
I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it. Bea Arthur earthforgetshort Change image and share on social
My dream was to become a very small blonde movie star like Ida Lupino and those other women I saw up there on the screen during the Depression. Bea Arthur blondedepressiondream Change image and share on social
I'm very, very involved in charities involving youth. Bea Arthur charityinvolveyouth Change image and share on social