Mercedes McCambridge

"You could be anything in front of that microphone, and that is what was expected of you."

"I believe we should learn to appreciate our loneliness, loneliness is marvelous."

"An honest look because one of the things a recovered alcoholic must learn is honesty. I have to live with myself."

"I don't think the Hollywood community is interested in what I can do, That's all right. I've never looked for a job in my life, and I'm not going to start now. I have plenty to keep me busy.""

"I think there is a genetic factor involved [...] If there is a history of alcoholism in your family, watch it."

"I feel that the people who pushed me the most, including the teachers, are the ones who made the greatest impression on me and loved me the most."

"She's an actress. . . . She was a little bit Irish. And she decided she wanted to be two years younger."

"At some point in life, she began giving her birth date as St. Patrick's Day 1918."