I got so far away from what they told you in acting class: Do something different. Producers kept offering me the 'Sister Act' movie, but I said, 'My fans don't want to see me in a wimple.' I literally said, 'My fans don't want to see me in a wimple.' Bette Midler actclassfan share on social
Education is my next big thing. When music and art were taken out of the schools, I went berserk! Bette Midler artberserkbig Change image and share on social
I sometimes think I should go back to school to learn French and music, but who would have me? Bette Midler backfrenchlearn Change image and share on social
The worst part of success is to try finding someone who is happy for you. Bette Midler badfindhappy Change image and share on social
I always try to balance the light with the heavy - a few tears of human spirit in with the sequins and the fringes. Bette Midler balancefringeheavy Change image and share on social
Group conformity scares the pants off me because it's so often a prelude to cruelty towards anyone who doesn't want to - or can't - join the Big Parade. Bette Midler bigconformitycruelty Change image and share on social
I celebrate everyone's religious holidays. if it's good enough for the righteous, it's good enough for the self-righteous, I always say. Bette Midler celebrategoodholiday Change image and share on social
I'd make a wonderful Lady Macbeth. I'll wear a pair of platform shoes or something. Bette Midler ladymacbethmake Change image and share on social
I hope to keep entertaining in some way until I can't physically entertain any longer. It's what I was born to do, and I love this profession. Bette Midler bearentertainhope Change image and share on social
If sex is such a natural phenomenon, how come there are so many books on how to do it? Bette Midler booknaturalphenomenon Change image and share on social