Jacqueline Bisset Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jacqueline Bisset.

Jacqueline Bisset is an English actress widely recognized for her remarkable career in film and television. She was born on September 13, 1944, in Weybridge, Surrey, England. Bisset's career took off in the 1960s when she starred in numerous British and European films. Her breakthrough role came in 1968 with "Bullitt," alongside Steve McQueen, which established her as an international actress.

Throughout her career, Bisset has displayed her versatility by portraying a diverse range of characters in various genres. She has worked with esteemed directors such as François Truffaut in "Day for Night" (1973), for which she received a National Board of Review award, and George Cukor in "Rich and Famous" (1981).

Bisset's talent and beauty have made her a sought-after actress, and she has appeared in notable films including "The Deep" (1977), "Class" (1983), and "Under the Volcano" (1984). Additionally, she has made memorable appearances in popular TV shows like "Nip/Tuck" and "Dancing on the Edge."

Throughout her career, Jacqueline Bisset has received critical acclaim and has been honored with several awards, demonstrating her enduring appeal and success in the entertainment industry. She continues to act in both film and television, showcasing her talent for captivating performances.

I have watched people who have nothing to do with the film b

I have watched people who have nothing to do with the film business, but who have become part of the circle for a short period of time. They can be truly devastated when the film wraps and people leave.

Jacqueline Bisset


Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

Jacqueline Bisset


I've probably understood men too well. I realise they are pr

I've probably understood men too well. I realise they are predatory by nature, and I have a certain acceptance of the male animal.

Jacqueline Bisset

Nature

I am a great lover of art, in many forms: paintings, objets,

I am a great lover of art, in many forms: paintings, objets, textiles. I don't have the talent for painting, but I have a very good sense of colour, a love of visual beauty.

Jacqueline Bisset

Beauty

At the time, 1980, people regarded actresses involved with p

At the time, 1980, people regarded actresses involved with production with a certain amount of fear, resentment and anger.

Jacqueline Bisset

Anger

There's something about being with a group of people who bec

There's something about being with a group of people who become like family that must be needed in society.

Jacqueline Bisset

Family

I really feel that the talent I have is acting. Freedom and

I really feel that the talent I have is acting. Freedom and the possibility of play-that is what I like to have.

Jacqueline Bisset

Freedom

This film business, perhaps more so in America than in Europ

This film business, perhaps more so in America than in Europe, has always been about young sexuality. It's not true of theatre, but in America, film audiences are young. It's not an intellectual cinema in America.

Jacqueline Bisset

Business

A Latin teacher told me I might make a good actress, and tha

A Latin teacher told me I might make a good actress, and that stuck in my memory. I did some modeling, and Polanski gave me that small part.

Jacqueline Bisset

Teacher

What comes first in a relationship is lust - then more lust.

What comes first in a relationship is lust - then more lust.

Jacqueline Bisset

Sex

A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortit

A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

Jacqueline Bisset

Beauty

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her

Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

Jacqueline Bisset

Beauty Great Courage

Marriage has just never interested me.

Marriage has just never interested me.

Jacqueline Bisset

Marriage