"You have to be self-reliant and strong to survive in this town. Otherwise you will be destroyed."
Womens Lib? Poor little things. They always look so unhappy. Have you — Joan Crawford
"Womens Lib? Poor little things. They always look so unhappy. Have you noticed how bitter their faces are?"

Joan Crawford was an American actress. She began her career as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting on Broadway. Crawford was signed to a motion-picture contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925. Initially frustrated by the size and quality of her roles, Crawford launched a publicity campaign and built an image as a nationally known flapper by the end of the 1920s. By the 1930s
Joan Crawford was an American actress. She began her career as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting on Broadway. Crawford was signed to a motion-picture contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925. Initially frustrated by the size and quality of her roles, Crawford launched a publicity campaign and built an image as a nationally known flapper by the end of the 1920s. By the 1930s
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"Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell."
"I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door."
"If youve earned a position, be proud of it. Dont hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, Theres Joan Crawford! I turn around and say, Hi! How are you!"
"If you have an ounce of common sense and one good friend you dont need an analyst."