[When asked if she had ever considered divorcing Sir Lewis Casson:] Divorce? Never. But murder often! — Sybil Thorndike Divorce Copy Share Image
We don't want bores in the theatre. We don't want standardised acting, standard actors with standard-shaped legs. Acting needs everybody, cripples, dwarfs… — Sybil Thorndike Acting Copy Share Image
I want Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D played at my funeral. If it isn't I shall jolly well want to know… — Sybil Thorndike Fugue Copy Share Image
It's only people who are hysterical who can play hysterical parts. — Sybil Thorndike Hysterical Copy Share Image
I think we all have the germ of every other person inside of us. — Sybil Thorndike Germs Copy Share Image
