[on Betsy Drake] Betsy was a delightful comedienne, but I don`t think Hollywood was ever really her milieu. She wanted to help humanity, to help others help themselves.
Cary Grant
[on Audrey Hepburn] She`s a tomboy and a fine comedienne. You`d never think of her being able to do my type of comedy. But she can. She has great energy, frail as she looks. But, well, she`s so beautiful, so ethereal, it would be sacrilege to put her thro...
Lucille Ball
People are always introducing me as "Sarah Silverman, Jewish comedienne." I HATE that! I wish people would see me for who I really am- I`m white!
Sarah Silverman
[on Judy Garland] The most talented woman I ever knew was Judy Garland. She was a great, great comedienne and she could do more things than any girl I ever knew. Act, sing, dance, make you laugh. She was everything. I had a great affection for her. Such a...
Bing Crosby
I wanted to be a tragedienne. I only wanted sad parts. When mother read the press notices when I was on the road, saying I was a `comedienne`, the tears rolled down my cheeks. I thought comedians had to have black on their faces or red beards.
Dorothy Gish
[on Betsy Drake] Betsy was a delightful comedienne, but I don`t think Hollywood was ever really her milieu. She wanted to help humanity, to help others help themselves.
Cary Grant
