Onstage, nothing is as important as truth, nothing. As soon as you lie, they know it. — Elaine Stritch
Drama drama drama. The public wants it, so let them get the whole ugly mess. Why not? — Elaine Stritch
I felt that I committed myself too much. I promised too much. But that way it’s exciting. — Elaine Stritch
There’s nothing attractive about doing a documentary. Nothing. It’s hard, hard work, — Elaine Stritch
This is a time in my life where I’m gonna behave like an elegant human being. Or not. — Elaine Stritch
There will always be ladies who lunch. Always. And apparently they live a long time. — Elaine Stritch
You can’t be funny unless you’re tragic, and you can’t be tragic unless you’re funny. — Elaine Stritch