A biography for Anna Heldhasn’t been written yet.
“I think the eyes flirt most. There are so many ways to use them.”
“At home in Paris I take a milk bath two times a week, but here on the road it is more difficult. I miss them.”
“I want to see people turn and writhe; make them feel things they cannot see and sometimes do not know.”
“For a married woman to flirt is a sin.”
“The more they applaud, the bigger your salary will be.”
“I speak English, so I am no longer cute. My tongue itches for French.”
“Costumes and scenery alone will not attract audiences.”
“My little dog, he did not get ill. It is so funny that people get ill on a boat and dogs do not.”
“I don't believe in hasty marriages.”
“I have never known the time when I did not wear stays. My stays are part of me.”
“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.'”
“We must go fast, because the race is against time.”
“There is no disgrace in working. There was no silver spoon around at the time I was born.”
“Charm them with your presence as soon as they look at you.”
“You instinctively discover how to entertain an audience.”
“I do not care for the money, just for the glory.”
“I read the papers every day just to discover if one mentions Anna Held.”
“You'll never catch a man if you let him think you are too smart.”
“It is quite lovely being single, and I much prefer it.”
“I am very, very proud of my ability as a cook.”