Quotes from Lillie Langtry

Why in the world would anyone want to photograph an old woman like me?

My husband is a general's chauffeur somewhere in France.

I must hurry back to my house and my flowers in Monaco.

Anyone who limits her vision to memories of yesterday is already dead.

It was so kind of you to mention that I don't wear stays. What's the point? If you squeeze it in at one point, it only comes out at the other.

The sentimentalist ages far more quickly than the person who loves his work and enjoys new challenges.

Anyone's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit.

They saw me, those reckless seekers of beauty, and in a night I was famous.

I am happy as happiness goes, for a woman who has so many memories and who lives the lonely life of an actress.

Sympathy is charming, but it does not make up for pain.

I am a grandmother now, and that means age is creeping on, creeping on.

I'm not afraid. I never liked long last acts.