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“I am not a wealthy woman. I wish to hell I was, but I never had a wealthy man.”

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Lauren Bacall, born on September 16, 1924, was an iconic American film actress. Renowned for her charm and acting prowess, she rose to fame with her role in 'To Have and Have Not' and other classic films. more

“Losing Bogey was horrible, obviously. Because he was young. And because he gave me my life. I wouldn't have had a - I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't met him. I would have had a completely different kind of life. He changed me, he gave me everything. And he was an extraordinary man.”

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“Remember what Bogie and my mother both used to say: 'Character is the most important thing. All that matters is character!'”

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“God if the press ever quoted anyone correctly it would be brilliant.”

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“After the age of 30 in the movie profession, you're pretty well over as far as the casting people are concerned.”

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“Being a liberal is the best thing on earth you can be. You are welcoming to everyone when you're a liberal. You do not have a small mind.”

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“They think actors are freaks - that we're a lot of drunks who party all the time and never work. Well, I for one work my tail off.”

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“The biggest misconception people have about me is that I'm in control of every situation. I'm rarely in control of any situation.”

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“No, I'm afraid they might slip and hit a nerve and I'd end up with one side of my face hanging down or something. I'll just stick with this one for a while and take my chances. I'll be brave.”

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“Everything in this country [the US] has got to be good looks and unlined faces and thin bodies and people running around in skirts slit up to their ass. It has nothing to do with thinking or with being a human being. There is life in mature people; it's not all over at 24½.”

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“Sure Vietnam is a dirty war. I've never heard of a clean one.”

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