178 Quotes by Elaine Stritch

I have no intention of retiring. Even my blood sugar is better when I’m working.

I don’t know what should have happened in my life, but I do know that I’m dancing as fast as I can.

There’s something exciting about being afraid.

I don’t think I’m gonna die tomorrow or even two weeks from now, or even ever. I just don’t know – who the hell knows what’s gonna happen to them? Nobody! Isn’t that comforting? Nobody has a clue. I like that we don’t know. And I like that it’s somebody else’s decision, not mine.

For me, going to London is like coming home. In fact, I’ve often entertained the idea of ending my days there.

I’ve changed a lot, too! I’m different, too. I have far more in some ways to offer and far less in other ways to offer. That’s life. And, you know, life goes on!

I want to settle down this last time. I say last, because I don’t think I’m in any condition to live a long time from now. The bell’s gonna ring pretty soon.

I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I’m not a ‘little bit’ kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.

I don’t dislike the way I look. I think I look fine. I think I look extraordinary for 88. And I’ve got energy. Out of my way.