HERMIONE GINGOLD

People who think about the past have no future.

There are far too many men in politics and not enough elsewhere.

What Americans call cross-ventilation, the English call draughts.

My father dealt in stocks and shares and my mother also had a lot of time on her hands.

Love is a worn-out word. People love their cat, they love their house. I've never been in love with anyone but myself.

[When asked if her husband was still living:] It's a matter of opinion.

One of the nicest things about living in America is the fact that sooner or later you are practically bound to get an award of some sort or other.

Fighting is essentially a masculine idea; a woman's weapon is her tongue.

She never sets foot out of her apartment or her past.

Contrary to popular belief, English women do not wear tweed nightgowns.

Really, sex and laughter do go very well together, and I wondered - and I still do - which is more important.

Fighting is essentially a masculine idea; a woman's weapon is her tongue.

My father dealt in stocks and shares and my mother also had a lot of time on her hands.

I got all the schooling any actress needs. That is, I learned to write enough to sign contract.

She never sets foot out of her apartment or her past.

[When asked if her husband was still living:] It's a matter of opinion.

One of the nicest things about living in America is the fact that sooner or later you are practically bound to get an award of some sort or other.

Contrary to popular belief, English women do not wear tweed nightgowns.

A great city is a great solitude.

My worst fault is my belief that if you put bills unopened behind a picture frame, there is no need to pay them.

What Americans call cross-ventilation, the English call draughts.

People who think about the past have no future.

There are far too many men in politics and not enough elsewhere.

To call him a dog hardly seems to do him justice, though inasmuch as he had four legs, a tail, and barked, I admit he was, to all outward appearances. But to those who knew him well, he was a perfect gentleman.

Love is a worn-out word. People love their cat, they love their house. I've never been in love with anyone but myself.