I certainly was not the romantic lead. I couldn't be that, because I was not that good looking. And that is something about Hollywood that I do not like at all. Why can't a woman who is just normally good… — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I can't explain chemistry. I really can't. I haven't got a clue what it's all about. It just happens. It's like falling in love. You can't explain why you fall in love or explain why it's this particular person. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I have no intention of retiring. Even my blood sugar is better when I'm working. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
This is a time in my life where I'm gonna behave like an elegant human being. Or not. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it… — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I like being talked about. I think some people really don't... because they're secure enough and they don't need that. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
Let me tell you about those convents. All that crap about extending the pinkie finger while sipping tea is a myth. Convent schools are… — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I'm a hotel baby, absolutely: it's hard to think of a hotel I haven't stayed in. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
If somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! You're wasting my time. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I felt that I committed myself too much. I promised too much. But that way it's exciting. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I love holidays in New York. I love `em. I want to celebrate something all the time and New York has holidays for every… — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
There will always be ladies who lunch. Always. And apparently they live a long time. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I do believe in the infallibility of the Pope, because I think we have to believe in something. — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
