Anita Loos Quotes

A collection of quotes by Anita Loos.

Anita Loos was an American screenwriter, playwright, and author. Born on April 26, 1889, in California, Loos is best known for her popular novel "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," which was later adapted into a successful stage musical and film. She began her career in Hollywood during the silent film era, where she wrote screenplays for memorable films such as "A Fool There Was" (1915) and "Intolerance" (1916). Loos' sharp wit and satirical writing style made her a significant figure in early Hollywood. She passed away on August 18, 1981, leaving behind a lasting legacy in film and literature.

Show business is the best possible therapy for remorse.

Show business is the best possible therapy for remorse.

Entertainment

I really think that American gentlemen are the best after al

I really think that American gentlemen are the best after all, because kissing your hand may make you feel very good but a diamond and a sapphire bracelet lasts forever.

Men & Women

Pleasure that isn't paid for is as insipid as everything els

Pleasure that isn't paid for is as insipid as everything else that's free.

Pleasure

A girl with brains ought to do something with them besides t

A girl with brains ought to do something with them besides think.

Mind

That our popular art forms have become so obsessed with sex

That our popular art forms have become so obsessed with sex has turned the U.S.A into a nation of hobbledehoys; as if grown people don't have more vital concerns, such as taxes, inflation, dirty politics, earning a living, getting an education, or keeping out of jail.

Sex

There's nothing colder than chemistry.

There's nothing colder than chemistry.

Science

Does this boat go to Europe, France?

Does this boat go to Europe, France?

Travel

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wan

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are -- and have always been.

Appreciation

The people I'm furious with are the Women's Liberationists.

The people I'm furious with are the Women's Liberationists. They keep getting up on soapboxes and proclaiming women are brighter than men. That's true, but it should be kept quiet or it ruins the whole racket.

Women

If we have to tell Hollywood good-by, it may be with one of

If we have to tell Hollywood good-by, it may be with one of those tender, old-fashioned, seven-second kisses exchanged between two people of the opposite sex, with all their clothes on.

Hollywood

Fate keeps on happening.

Fate keeps on happening.

Fate & Destiny