110 Quotes by Ava Gardner

I don't mind growing old. If I have to go before my time, this is how I'll go-- cigarette in one hand, glass of scotch in the other.

Love is nothing but a pain in the ass

Oh, what the hell did I know? I went to the set the first day in full makeup and the director told me to take it off. So I did the film without makeup. I had nothing to do with anything I did. I never understood why I was so famous.

I either write the book or sell the jewels. And I'm kinda sentimental about the jewels.

Petting is the study of the anatomy in braille.

Fame and fortune does not mean anything if you don't have a happy home.

Women's liberation as a movement makes some valid points. But in the final analysis, it doesn't matter who wears the pants - as long as there's money in the pockets.

When I'm old and gray, I want to have a house by the sea. And paint. With a lot of wonderful chums, good music, and booze around. And a damn good kitchen to cook in.

I like interacting with others and this gives me the opportunity to become more involved. I've enjoyed explaining the importance of the campaign to my co-workers.