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![“I dealt with men who had tempers, and who could get violent-Lord knows how I had to defend myself against Howard Hughes and Frank Sinatra, and from Artie Shaw's verbal abuse. But George [C. Scott] was a different category of animal when he got drunk. He'd break into my hotel room, which he did in…” quote by Ava Gardner](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/953/ava-gardner-8168_abuse_i-dealt-with-men-who-had-tempers-and-who_2636922.jpg)
“I dealt with men who had tempers, and who could get violent-Lord knows how I had to defend myself against Howard Hughes and Frank Sinatra, and from Artie Shaw's verbal abuse. But George [C. Scott] was a different category of animal when he got drunk. He'd break into my hotel room, which he did in Italy, London and at the Beverly Hills Hotel, attack me to where I was frightened for my life, and scream, 'Why won't you marry me?' Well, I would never marry a man who couldn't control his liquor. Me, I'm a happy drunk. I laugh, I dance. I certainly don't break bottles and threaten to kill.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She recounts violent, drunken advances from famous men, emphasizing personal safety and boundaries
In simple terms: She warns against marrying men who can't control alcohol
Key Takeaway
Avoid relationships with uncontrolled alcohol abuse
Themes
boundaries
personal safety
celebrity culture
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
personal anecdote
cautionary
When to use this quote
- Hollywood parties
- hotel stays
- drunken encounters
- personal defense
Key Concepts
power dynamics
intoxication
gendered violence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you set boundaries with powerful individuals?
- What signs indicate a partner’s lack of self‑control?
A Different Perspective
Alcohol does not excuse violent behavior