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Inspiring quotes by Tallulah Bankhead

Nishad Howlader · January 31, 2024 · 2 min read
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The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Tallulah Bankhead

  • Too many of our countrymen rejoice in stupidity and look upon ignorance as a badge of honor. They condemn everything they don’t understand.
  • I think the Republican Party should be placed in dry dock and have the barnacles scraped off its bottom.
  • If I had to live my life again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner.
  • All my life, I’ve been terrible at remembering people’s names. I once introduced a friend of mine as Martini. Her name was actually Olive.
  • My father warned me about men and booze, but he never said anything about women or cocaine.
  • Fill what is empty, empty what is full, and scratch where it itches.
  • I’ve tried several varieties of sex. The conventional position makes me claustrophobic, and the others either give me a stiff neck or lockjaw.
  • Say anything about me, darling, as long as it isn’t boring.
  • I’ve had a man and I’ve had a woman, and there’s got to be something better.
  • Going down on a woman gives me a stiff neck; going down on a man gives me a lockjaw; and conventional sex gives me claustrophobia.

Tallulah Bankhead (1902–1968) was an American actress known for her distinctive voice, wit, and flamboyant personality. Born on January 31, 1902, in Huntsville, Alabama, into a prominent Southern family, Bankhead began her acting career on the stage in the 1910s. She quickly gained attention for her talent and charisma, making her Broadway debut in 1918.

Bankhead transitioned to Hollywood in the 1930s, starring in films such as “Tarnished Lady” (1931) and “Devil and the Deep” (1932). However, her true success lay in the theater, where she earned acclaim for her roles in plays like “The Little Foxes” and “The Skin of Our Teeth.”

Known for her uninhibited lifestyle and sharp wit, Bankhead became a legendary figure in American entertainment. Her career continued on radio with “The Big Show” in the 1950s and on television with appearances in various programs.

Despite her iconic status, Bankhead’s personal life was marked by tumultuous relationships and struggles with substance abuse. She passed away on December 12, 1968, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most unique and unforgettable personalities in the history of American entertainment.

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