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Stardom isn't a profession, it's an accident.

I'm not a sedentary person. I've always been active.

I don't sit around thinking that I'd like to have another husband; only another man would make me think that way.

A man's illness is his private territory and, no matter how much he loves you and how close you are, you stay an outsider. You are healthy.

From Lauren Bacall

It's inappropriate and vulgar and absolutely unacceptable to use your private life to sell anything commercially.

From Lauren Bacall

I used to tremble from nerves so badly that the only way I could hold my head steady was to lower my chin practically to my chest and look up at Bogie. That was the beginning of The Look.

From Lauren Bacall

I put my career in second place throughout both my marriages and it suffered. I don't regret it. You make choices. If you want a good marriage, you must pay attention to that. If you want to be independent, go ahead. You can't have it all.

From Lauren Bacall