Agnes Moorehead Quotes

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Agnes Moorehead

Profession : Actress

Birth : December 6, 1900

Actors should remember they are public servants, really, and depend on the response of the people. And the public can be so fickle. That's why now I'm glad to be working in my trade.

Agnes Moorehead

You know, many actors when they get older are afraid to be around young people, but I welcome their views.

Agnes Moorehead

Actually, I don't care how I look as long as I'm acting.

Agnes Moorehead

Most actresses want to look their best on the screen. It's only natural. But many of my roles have called for dreary-looking characters.

Agnes Moorehead

Looks and age determine whether you play leading ladies or characters. And I'm very happy playing character parts.

Agnes Moorehead

I was born in Boston.

Agnes Moorehead

My father was a minister, and I suppose I take after him. He talked a lot professionally, too.

Agnes Moorehead

I'm a woman of strong convictions.

Agnes Moorehead

I love trains. I always take them when I have time.

Agnes Moorehead

Anything I do must have a line of idealism.

Agnes Moorehead

It stands to reason that a person can't put forth his best effort if he's unhappy or if in the back of his mind there is gnawing worry about the butcher, baker, or reaction of his associates.

Agnes Moorehead