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1972 – BETTE MIDLER – Press Conference

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…

Bette Midler – Big Noise From Winnetka – The Showgirl Must Go On

BetteBack February 21, 1975: Bette Midler Takes In “The Ritz”

Logansport Pharos Tribune February 21, 1975 Bette Midler saw the raunchy-hit “The Ritz” and howled at hilarious star Rita Moreno,…

A lot of people say that my life is wasted on me because I could be a bigger asshole than I am, but I’ve chosen not to be. • Bette Midler

A lot of people say that my life is wasted on me because I could be a bigger asshole than…

Bette Midler: Bootleg Betty: Martha – SNL – 1979

Editor’s Choice: ‘Life Moves Pretty Fast: The Lessons We Learned From Eighties Movies’

Gusto Editor’s Choice: ‘Life Moves Pretty Fast: The Lessons We Learned From Eighties Movies’ By Jeff Simon August 11, 2017…

Bette Midler: Bootleg Betty: I’m Beautiful – Bette Midler On Rosie

Bette Midler – February 17, 1980 – Countdown (Australia)- Molly Meldrum Interview

“I’d make a wonderful Lady Macbeth. I’ll wear a pair of platform shoes or something” • Bette Midler

“I’d make a wonderful Lady Macbeth. I’ll wear a pair of platform shoes or something” • Bette Midler Related articles…

Group conformity scares the pants off me because it’s so often a prelude to cruelty

“Group conformity scares the pants off me because it’s so often a prelude to cruelty towards anyone who doesn’t want…

Betteback February 19, 1975: Bette Midler Confirms Her Guest For Broadway Run

Doylestown Intelligencer February 19, 1975 Lionel Hampton‘ll be with Bette Midler at the Minskoff Theater, opening in April Related articles…

Bette Midler – Baby It’s You – One Night Only – 2014

Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman Hughes Release Limited Edition Iconic T-shirt To Support Equal Rights Amendment

IT Business Net Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman Hughes Release Limited Edition Iconic T-shirt To Support Equal Rights Amendment PR Newswire…

1980 – Barbara Walters Interview – Bette Midler

The only thing Madonna will ever do like a virgin is give birth in a stable. – Bette Midler

The only thing Madonna will ever do like a virgin is give birth in a stable. – Bette Midler (Source/Notes:…

Be My Baby – One Night Only – Bette Midler – 2014

Bette Midler in ‘Hello, Dolly!’: Who should play the Tony-winning part next?

Golden Derby Bette Midler in ‘Hello, Dolly!’: Who should play the Tony-winning part next? By Jeffrey Kare Aug 8, 2017…

Don’t I look fabulous? I’m a triumph of science and fiction. – Bette Midler

[observation, 2015] Don’t I look fabulous? I’m a triumph of science and fiction. – Bette Midler

Bette Midler: Bootleg Betty: Midnight In Memphis – Jay Leno

Vulture Asks: What Are the Best Revenge Movies?

Vulture Vulture Asks: What Are the Best Revenge Movies? By Vulture Editors August 7, 2017 Perhaps you’ve just been betrayed…

1979 – Bill Collins Australia – The Rose – Bette Midler

If you wants something done, you’d better do it yourself – or ask another woman to do it. – Bette Midler

If you wants something done, you’d better do it yourself – or ask another woman to do it. – Bette…

Bette Midler – One Night Only – From A Distance – 2014

Joy Behar Offered Chance To Star In Touring Version Of “Hello, Dolly!”

New Now Next Joy Behar Offered Chance To Star In Touring Version Of “Hello, Dolly!” by Brandon Voss August 5,…

on the ‘girl bands’ of her youth] The Ronettes, The Chiffons, The Marvelettes, The Crystals.. they were completely and utterly wholesome and whimsical.

on the ‘girl bands’ of her youth] The Ronettes, The Chiffons, The Marvelettes, The Crystals.. they were completely and utterly…

Tony Winners Reap in Profits as Summer Peaks

New York Show Tickets Tony Winners Reap in Profits as Summer Peaks POSTED ON AUGUST 2, 2017 BY JENNIFER R…

Bette Midler: Bootleg Betty: Millworker 1978

1978 – Countdown – Bette Midler

Well, whatever strictures there were have fallen apart.

[on what she perceives as the ‘pornification’ of pop music] Well, whatever strictures there were have fallen apart. And now…