Bette’s reaction to the Bette-Geraldo sex scandal: “It was completely appalling, but I wasn’t upset by it. I thought it…
Category: Quotes
Bette Midler on daughter Sophie
Bette Midler on daughter Sophie: ” We (and husband, Martin) both taught her responsibility and to have patience. And she…
“It’s all right for anybody to be who they are…”
“It’s all right for anybody to be who they are just as long as they don’t let their dogs shit…
“I’ m very happy to be here as a politically active Hollywood woman…”
“I’ m very happy to be here as a politically active Hollywood woman. I used to be a sexually active…
“If you let your character define your personality…”
“If you let your character define your personality instead of keeping your true self separate, your character will get you.”
“It’s best not to be too pompous about yourself…”
“It’s best not to be too pompous about yourself. It’s better not to need a limousine for your head. Although…
To say we are now free love…
To say we are now free love, who invented that? That was guys invented that, because the women have all…
I know now that I can take people on a theatrical adventure…
I know now that I can take people on a theatrical adventure or I can take them on a musical…
Shut your hole honey, mines making money! (The Depression Tour, 1975-1976)
Shut your hole honey, mines making money! (The Depression Tour, 1975-1976)
“Don’t let me wake up tomorrow and wanna put a fried egg on my headâ€
“Don’t let me wake up tomorrow and wanna put a fried egg on my head” (The Bette Midler Show 1976)
Lily Tomlin on Big Business:
Lily Tomlin on Big Business: I had a big falling-out with the producers because they had the gay characters calling…
“I want to achieve enough confidence…”
“I want to achieve enough confidence to go out there into the world, to take off when I want to.…
The glass ceiling still exists
“The glass ceiling still exists. It’s getting a little better for women, but past a certain age, certainly not.”
“It’s been ten years since I lived here in LA…”
“It’s been ten years since I lived here in LA, and I have to tell you something. From the bottom…
We didn’t have a lot of mirrors…
We didn’t have a lot of mirrors when I was growing up. We had one mirror, a cracked mirror: You…
“When I first heard “Wind Beneath My Wings”
“When I first heard “Wind Beneath My Wings”, I thought: “I’m not singing that.” [Longtime friend and producer] Marc Shaiman…
I’m a split personality.
I’m a split personality. There’s part of me that says be good, pay your taxes, don’t go off the deep…
I’m the people’s diva…
I’m the people’s diva and I go where my people are. My people happen to be drinking, gambling and whoring…
On “The Divine Miss M”
“Well, the choice of songs was very definitely my own. All I can really say about that album is that…
On “Ol Red Hair Is Back
On “Ol Red Hair Is Back:” “We wanted to call it ‘Aloha From Pearl Harbor Via Satellite,’ but in the…
As an actor…
‘As an actor you’re supposed to take jobs that will challenge you or force fans to see you in a…
“Thank God for the gays!”
“Thank God for the gays. I don’t know what would have happened but I know what did happen. Good for…
“I’m most definitely a star on stage…”
“I’m most definitely a star on stage. Most definitely. But offstage I just can’t be bothered to go through all…
Would you rather have satisfaction while you live or glory after your death?
Would you rather have satisfaction while you live or glory after your death? “It’s good to be satisfied while you’re…
How does it feel to be Queen of Queens?
How does it feel to be Queen of Queens? “The Queen of Queens!? I think I’m the queen of just…
Two comic strip heroes: Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Which is your favorite?
Two comic strip heroes: Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Which is your favorite? “Actually, I think Mickey is a bit…
What’s your idea of the perfect weekend?
What’s your idea of the perfect weekend? “The perfect man, and a rack full of spices!” (Musical Express, 1981)
Now that you’ve reached the age of 34, do you have any ambitions left?
Now that you’ve reached the age of 34, do you have any ambitions left? “To get out of Paris alive……
Who won the Academy Award?
Who won the Academy Award? Who won? Sally Field! And she deserved to win, but after that I thought, Gee,…
Academy Award Songs
“Can you sing any song that won the Academy Award in the last few years?” she demands, bending way forward…