Lillian Gish Quotations

Fans always write asking why I didn't smile more in films. I smiled in `Annie Laurie`, but I can't recall that it helped much.

You can get through life with bad manners, but it's easier with good manners.

Never get caught acting.

The stage was our school, our home, our life.

It had been drilled into us that when an audience pays to see a performance, it is entitled to the best performance you can give.Nothing in your personal life must interfere, neither fatigue, illness, nor anxiety--not even joy.

I like people to come back and tell me what I did wrong. That's the kindest thing you can do.

Hollywood has turned into an emotional Detroit.

Hollywood - an emotional Detroit.

I can't remember a time when I wasn't acting, so I can't imagine what I would do if I stopped now.

As long as you are curious, you will never be bored.