Anna Held
19 quotes
Biography
Helene Anna Held was a Polish-born French stage performer of Jewish origin on Broadway. While appearing in London, she was spotted by impresario Florenz Ziegfeld, who brought her to America as his common-law wife.
"Whatever success I may have attained is due to the fact that since I was old enough to work at all, my ambition has never deserted me."
"Costumes and scenery alone will not attract audiences."
"Yes, I am seeking a husband. As soon as the right man asks me, I shall say, It is not good for a woman to live alone."
"How many women have the courage to start properly with a cold, cold bath early in the morning? I jump in, throw the water, cold as ice, and after the first plunge I am happy."
"My little dog, he did not get ill. It is so funny that people get ill on a boat and dogs do not."
"I do not say anything from jealousy."
"How many women have the courage to start properly with a cold, cold bath early in the morning? I jump in, throw the water, cold as ice, and after the first plunge I am happy."
"Some women flirt more with what they say, and some with what they do."
"Some women flirt more with what they say, and some with what they do."
"There is no disgrace in working. There was no silver spoon around at the time I was born."
"A woman must make her fortune before she is 30 or work after she is 30 or get married."
"A woman should be like a single flower, not a whole bouquet."
"We must go fast, because the race is against time."
"Most women are indulgent of themselves. This is a mistake. It should be only the reward of old age."
"No one ever tells us the truth, even those we love."
"If I get married, I think I'd pick out a newspaperman rather than a millionaire. A newspaperman is a regular fellow."
"You'll never catch a man if you let him think you are too smart."
"I think the eyes flirt most. There are so many ways to use them."
"The more they applaud, the bigger your salary will be."