9 Quotes & Sayings By Elaine Stritch

Elaine Stritch was born in Brooklyn, New York. She is known as one of the greatest female performers in the history of American theatre, winning three Tony Awards for her performances in Broadway's "Pippin", "Chicago", and "The Elaine Show". She has also starred on the stage in films including Woody Allen's "Manhattan", Robert Altman's "Nashville", and Woody Allen's "Hannah and Her Sisters". She received an Emmy Award nomination for playing the role of Sally Rogers on television series "Hogan's Heroes" Read more

Stritch is best known for her role as Ida, the housekeeper of Archie Bunker on Archie's Place. As a result of her acting work she became a household name, especially among US audiences.

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If somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! you're wasting my time. Elaine Stritch
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The people in New York - their humor is on a level that goes, uh, very deep, you know? Elaine Stritch
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I compare Stephen Sondheim with humor, because humor is unanalyzable. You can't analyze humor. You just have to get through it. Elaine Stritch
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I can't explain chemistry. I really can't. I haven't got a clue what it's all about. It just happens. It's like falling in love. You can't explain why you fall in love or explain why it's this particular person. Elaine Stritch
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I like celebrities. I love people who are famous. Always have. Elaine Stritch
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As a diabetic, I'm a walking picnic. I have to eat measured amounts of food at certain times. Elaine Stritch
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You have to be very, very good looking to get ahead in motion pictures. Elaine Stritch
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I think I have more humour in me than anger. But those two things are great bed-fellows, performance-wise. Elaine Stritch