“There's no doubt I was a bit of a misfit in the Hollywood of the forties. The race for glamour left me far behind. I didn't really want to keep up. I wanted my stardom without the usual trimmings. Because of this, I was branded a rebel at the very least. But I don't regret that for a minute. My appetite was my own and I simply wouldn't have it any other way.”
Veronica Lake, born on November 14, 1922, was an American film actress renowned for her work in the early 1940s. She gained fame for her performances in several films, most notably her role as Lila Crockett in 'The Glass Key' and her iconic portrayal in 'I Walked with a Zombie'. Lake's charm and mystique made her a beloved figure among audiences, and although her career was brief, her influence has had a lasting impact on the film industry. more
“Sometimes people credit me for the Tea Party. It's actually the other way around.”
“I don't have any beauty shop memories. I remember the barber shop.”
“Love yourself, so that love will not be a stranger when it comes”