178 Quotes by Elaine Stritch

I love Birmingham, Michigan. It's lovely - you know, it's very similar to the Hamptons.

My movie career - if such a thing even exists - is laughable.

There will always be ladies who lunch. Always. And apparently they live a long time.

Fear is the base of what everybody does wrong in their lives.

There's certainly nothing lasting and definite about the theater.

I always say, 'If you can't give a reason for the banana peel being in the alley, then don't have the comic slide over it.' Do you understand what I mean? First explain how the banana peel got there quickly. And then there's a reason for all the comedy.

This age thing is all up to you. It's like happiness is up to you. You just have to understand what it is before you get it.

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 think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at.