Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Anita Loos
- It isn’t that gentlemen really prefer blondes; it’s just that we look dumber.
- Dorothy is the cool type of temperament who quite frequently thinks that two is a crowd.
- I used to think that looking across a pillow into the fabulous face of Buster Keaton would be a more thrilling destiny than any screen career.
- You can say what you want about the Germans being full of “kunst,” but what they are really full of is delicatessen.
- The rarest of all things in American life is charm. We spend billions every year manufacturing fake charms that goes under the heading of public relations. Without it, America would be grim indeed.
- I’ve never known a Philadelphian who wasn’t a downright ‘character’; possibly a defense mechanism resulting from the dullness of their native habitat.
- I don’t like diabolism, so I stay away from things like clockwork oranges. I think diabolism is awfully childish. I don’t even want to see The Godfather. I couldn’t stand seeing that horse’s head cut off. I wouldn’t mind if it were Marlon Brando’s.
- That our popular art forms have become so obsessed with sex has turned the U.S.A. into a nation of hobbledehoys, as if grown people don’t have more vital concerns, such as taxes, inflation, dirty politics, earning a living, getting an education, or keeping out of jail.
- Today, there are no fairy tales for us to believe in, and this is possibly a reason for the universal prevalence of mental crack-ups. Yes, if we were childish in the past, I wish we could be children once again.
- And a famous film star who is left alone is more alone than any other person has ever been in the whole history of the world because of the contrast to our normal environment.
Anita Loos (1889–1981) was an American screenwriter, playwright, and author, best known for her sharp wit and contributions to early Hollywood cinema. Born on April 26, 1889, in Sisson, California, Loos began her career as a writer in the silent film era, making a significant impact with her humorous and insightful scripts.
Her breakthrough came with the screenplay for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1928), adapted from her own novel, which later became a successful Broadway musical and a film starring Marilyn Monroe. Loos’ satirical writing style and keen observations on gender roles and societal norms set her apart in the male-dominated industry.
Throughout her prolific career, she wrote over 150 films, including “The Women” (1939) and “Red-Headed Woman” (1932). Loos’ literary works include novels like “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes,” showcasing her comedic talent.
Anita Loos was a trailblazer who defied conventions, leaving an indelible mark on American literature and cinema. Her legacy endures, celebrated for her wit, humor, and groundbreaking contributions to the entertainment industry. She passed away on August 18, 1981, in New York City, leaving behind a lasting influence on the art of storytelling.
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