Conversations with Greta Garbo
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“It is hard and sad to be alone, but sometimes it's even more difficult to be with someone.”
“Life could be so wonderful; if only we knew what to do with it.”
“Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening.”
Source: Walking with Garbo: conversations and recollections
“Life would be so wonderful if we only knew what to do with it.”
“There seems to be a law that governs all our actions so I never make plans.”
“You don't have to be married to have a good friend as your partner for life.”
Source: Conversations with Greta Garbo
Source: Conversations with Greta Garbo
“There is no one who would have me - I can't cook.”
Source: Conversations with Greta Garbo
“Is there anything better than to be longing for something, when you know it is within reach?”
“My talents fall within definite limitations. I am not as versatile an actress as some think.”
“Except physically, we know little more about Garbo than we know about Shakespeare.”
“The mystery surrounding Garbo was as thick as a London fog.”
“I've always wanted two lives - one for the movies, one for myself.”
“Every one of us lives this life just once, if we are honest, to live once is enough.”
“Why should you care for a woman like me? I'm always nervous or sick, or sad or too gay.”
“I'm not always sincere. One can't be in this world, you know.”
“I'm a completely worthless woman and no man should risk his life for me.”
“If you are blessed, you are blessed, whether you are married or single.”
“Gimme a visky with a ginger ale on the side - and don't be stinchy, beby.”
Source: Conversations with Greta Garbo
“When one has not long to live, why shouldn't one have fancies?”
“I'm tired and nervous and I'm in America. Here you don't know that you live.”
“I always wanted to do my best. I got nothing free—I had to work hard.”
Source: Conversations with Greta Garbo
“If you’re going to die on screen, you’ve got to be strong and in good health.”
Source: Conversations with Greta Garbo
“I live like a monk: with one toothbrush, one cake of soap, and a pot of cream.”
“It is bitter to think of one's best years disappearing in this unpolished country.”
“It's midnight. One half of Paris is making love to the other half.”