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Film actress

British film actress renowned for her performances in classic films such as 'Gone with the Wind' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. Vivien Leigh's profound acting and unique charm earned her international acclaim, making her one of the greatest actresses of the 20th century.

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“People think that if you look fairly reasonable, you can't possibly act, and as I only care about acting, I think beauty can be a great handicap.”

People Ifs Thinking Looks Care Acting Reasonable Handicaps

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“I cannot let well enough alone. I get restless. I have to be doing different things. I am a very impatient person and headstrong. If I've made up my mind to do something, I can't be persuaded out of it.”

Ifs Mind Wells Persons Made I Can Different Enough Different Things Restless Impatient Headstrong

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“Scarlett, from the ashes of the war-ravaged land at Tara, remembering what she was taught by her father in happier times: "As God is my witness, as God is my witness, they're not going to lick me! I'm going to live through this, and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again - no, nor any of my folks! If I have to lie, steal, cheat, or kill! As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again."”

Ifs War Remember Lying Father Land Taught Wind Hunger Folks Stealing Hungry Witness Cheating Ashes Cheat Scarlett O Hara Happier Times

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“Fiddle-dee-dee. War, war, war. This war talk's spoiling all the fun at every party this spring. I get so bored I could scream. Besides, there isn't going to be any war. . . . If either of you boys says 'war' just once again, I'll go in the house and slam the door.”

Ifs War House Fun Justice Party Boys Doors Wind Spring Bored Boredom Scream Slam Fiddle So Bored

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“In Britain, an attractive woman is somehow suspect. If there is talent as well, it is overshadowed. Beauty and brains just can't be entertained; someone has been too extravagant. This does not happen in America or on the Continent, for the looks of a woman are considered a positive advertisement for her gifts and don't detract from them.”

Ifs Wells Looks Doe Has Beens Happens America Brain Talent Attractive Britain Suspects Continents Advertisements Extravagant Attractive Woman Beauty And Brains

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“Scarlett: You should die of shame to leave me here alone and helpless. Rhett: You helpless? (laughs) Heaven help the Yankees if they capture you.”

Ifs Should Helping Dies Heaven Laughing Shame Capture Helpless Yankees Leaving Me

Author:Vivien Leigh

About the Author

Born: November 5, 1913
Died: July 8, 1967
Known for: Film actress
Quotes: 62

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