Maybe I just didn`t have the temperament for stardom. I`ll never forget seeing Bette Davis at the Hilton in Madrid. I went up to her and said, "Miss Davis, I`m Ava Gardner and I`m a great fan of yours." And do you know, she behaved exactly as I wanted her...
I must have seen more sunrises than any other actress in the history of Hollywood.
[in 1985, on why she came out of retirement to appear on a prime-time soap opera] "For the loot, honey, for the loot.
When I lose my temper, honey, you can`t find it any place.
I don`t understand people who like to work and talk about it like it was some sort of goddamn duty. Doing nothing feels like floating on warm water to me. Delightful, perfect.
| Name | Ava Gardner |
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Date of Birth | December 24, 1922 |
| Birthplace | Grabtown, North Carolina |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Died | January 25, 1990 (Aged 68) |
| Location of Death | Westminster, London, England |
| Cause of Death | bronchial pneumonia |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
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