"It has been said that on screen I personified the American woman."

“I think that the most important thing a woman can have - next to talent, of course - is her hairdresser.”

“The Democratic party is one that I've always observed. I have struggled greatly in life from the day I was born and I am honored to be a part of something that focuses on working class citizens and molds them into a proud specimen. Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Kennedy have done so much in that regard for the two generations they've won over during their career course.”

“Women's Lib? Poor little things. They always look so unhappy. Have you noticed how bitter their faces are?”

“I believe in the dollar. Everything I earn, I spend!”

“If you've earned a position, be proud of it. Don't hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, 'There's Joan Crawford!' I turn around and say, 'Hi! How are you!'”

“You have to be self-reliant and strong to survive in this town. Otherwise you will be destroyed.”