Mercedes McCambridge

Alcohol is a very patient drug. It will wait for the alcoholic to pick it up one more time.

A rich man can afford to be generous to many.

One of the cruelest judgments sustained against me is that I have spoken out as a recovered alcoholic to stimulate my acting career.

I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.

I think that people are definitely interested in the idea that Joan has conversations with God.

My style is Edie Sedgwick meets Grace Jones, or Audrey Hepburn meets Salt 'n' Pepa. Strong and feisty but still classic.