Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.

I, Joan Crawford, I believe in the dollar. Everything I earn, I spend.

I think that the most important thing a woman can have – next to talent, of course – is her hairdresser.

Hollywood is like life, you face it with the sum total of your equipment.

I think the most important thing a woman can have – next to talent, of course – is her hairdresser.

I was born in front of a camera and really don’t know anything else.

I love playing bitches. There’s a lot of bitch in every woman – a lot in every man.

Recently I heard a ‘wise guy’ story that I had a party at my home for twenty-five men. It’s an interesting story, but I don’t know twenty-five men I’d want to invite ta a party.

I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.

If you’ve earned a position, be proud of it. Don’t hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, ‘There’s Joan Crawford!’ I turn around and say, ‘Hi! How are you!’

I am just too much.

I have always known what I wanted, and that was beauty… in every form.

It has been said that on screen I personified the American woman.

I believe in the dollar. Everything I earn, I spend!

Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.

You have to be self-reliant and strong to survive in this town. Otherwise you will be destroyed.

If you have an ounce of common sense and one good friend you don’t need an analyst.

Women’s Lib? Poor little things. They always look so unhappy. Have you noticed how bitter their faces are?

I need sex for a clear complexion, but I’d rather do it for love.