A woman’s greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill.

Possessions, outward success, publicity, luxury—to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.

There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.

I won’t be happy till I’m as famous as God.

Fame will go by and, so long, I’ve had you, fame. If it goes by, I’ve always known it was fickle. So at least it’s something I experienced, but that’s not where I live.

Fame is no sanctuary from the passing of youth. Suicide is much easier and more acceptable in Hollywood than growing old gracefully.

Fame is but the empty noise of madmen.

I’m afraid of losing my obscurity. Genuineness only thrives in the dark. Like celery.

How sweet it is to have people point and say, “There he is.”

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

Reality is always the foe of famous names.

When I do a show, the whole show revolves around me, and if I don’t show up, they can just forget it.

If fame is only to come after death, I am in no hurry for it.