Betty Buckley Quotes

A collection of quotes by Betty Buckley.

Betty Buckley is an American actress, singer, and Broadway performer known for her powerful and versatile voice. She was born on July 3, 1947, in Forth Worth, Texas. Buckley's interest in performing began at a young age, and she started taking piano lessons and singing in her church choir.

In 1969, Betty Buckley made her Broadway debut in the musical "1776," and she went on to become one of the most iconic leading ladies of the stage. She received critical acclaim for her role as Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Cats," which earned her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 1983. Subsequently, she portrayed Norma Desmond in the hit musical "Sunset Boulevard" and received another Tony nomination for her performance.

Besides Broadway, Buckley has also appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the cult horror film "Carrie" (1976) and the TV series "Eight Is Enough" (1977–1981). Furthermore, she released multiple solo albums showcasing her incredible vocal range and interpretive skills.

Throughout her career, Betty Buckley has amassed a dedicated fanbase and garnered a reputation as one of the greatest leading ladies of the American theater. Her contributions to the world of entertainment have made her a beloved and respected figure in both theater and music.

The word, and the concept of feminism, was a gift because it

The word, and the concept of feminism, was a gift because it gave me a sense of identity and a way of defining how I wished to live my life.

Betty Buckley

Life Gifts

Well, the teacher I studied with for nineteen and a half yea

Well, the teacher I studied with for nineteen and a half years was a man named Paul Gavert. He was a great lieder singer, so basically I'm a trained lieder singer because of that teacher. The teacher I currently study with - since 1995 - is Joan Lader, who also studied with Gavert.

Betty Buckley

Teacher

For one thing, I teach my students what my teacher for twent

For one thing, I teach my students what my teacher for twenty years, Paul Gavert, told me, 'The voice follows... the voice follows everything about you... who you are.'

Betty Buckley

Teacher

The work that must be done for each woman to reconnect with

The work that must be done for each woman to reconnect with her psyche and to give herself a chance to live her own life is essentially the same. The realization of the equality of all races, the equality of all beings is essential.

Betty Buckley

Equality