Top 81 Quotes by Lauren Bacall

For my peculiar face, I look best when I look as though I'm not wearing make-up.

I suppose there are times when I can't believe that I've lived the way that I have and done the things that I've done. Life's a joke anyway. It's all ridiculous. It's all so short.

I used to tremble from nerves so badly that the only way I could hold my head steady was to lower my chin practically to my chest and look up at Bogie. That was the beginning of The Look.

Young people, even in Hollywood, ask me, 'Were you really married to Humphrey Bogart?' 'Well, yes, I think I was,' I reply.

A famous love story is hard to maintain when you both live in the spotlight.

I like to work with really good professional people - anyone with real talent.

I was never my favourite subject.

I adored 'Breaking The Waves,' so when Lars von Trier wanted me in 'Dogville,' I was beside myself with joy. He works in a way that nobody I've ever worked with works.

Imagination is the highest kite one can fly.

I don't have an entourage. In fact, I have no live-in help.