Lillie Langtry

“I have always been willing to take the blame for the things I have done.”

“Anyone's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit.”

“I have known great things and wonderful persons, and I have known homage.”

“I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others.”

“I shall fulfill my contract, no more nor less.”

“They saw me, those reckless seekers of beauty, and in a night I was famous.”

“No person in the world ever lost anything by being nice to me.”

“I'm not afraid. I never liked long last acts.”

“I must hurry back to my house and my flowers in Monaco.”

“It was so kind of you to mention that I don't wear stays. What's the point? If you squeeze it in at one point, it only comes out at the other.”

“Sympathy is charming, but it does not make up for pain.”

“The sentimentalist ages far more quickly than the person who loves his work and enjoys new challenges.”

“I do not regret one moment of my life.”

“On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.”

“Anyone who limits her vision to memories of yesterday is already dead.”

“After being so bad I could hear the angels singing.”

“You wouldn't believe how the town was named for me. I was met by the whole population, headed by the mayor.”

“My husband is a general's chauffeur somewhere in France.”

“Feed the dogs. I hate to hear them barking like that.”

“I found my interest lapse in both acting and racing.”