Joan Collins Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joan Collins.

Joan Collins is a British actress, author, and philanthropist, born on May 23, 1933, in London, England. She began her acting career in the 1950s, gaining international fame for her captivating beauty and glamorous persona. Collins gained significant recognition for her role as Alexis Colby in the hit television series "Dynasty," which ran from 1981 to 1989.

Throughout her career, Collins has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress. Some of her notable film credits include "The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing" (1955), "The Road to Hong Kong" (1962), and "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" (2000).

In addition to her acting pursuits, Collins is also a successful author. She has penned several bestselling novels, including "Prime Time" (1988) and "The Stud" (1969), which was later adapted into a film in which she starred. Collins has also released a number of autobiographies that detailed her personal and professional experiences.

Outside of her career, Joan Collins is a devoted philanthropist and has been actively involved in various charitable causes. She has supported organizations focusing on children's welfare, healthcare, and research for diseases like breast cancer.

With her enduring charm and remarkable talent, Joan Collins has become an iconic figure in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on both the silver screen and the literary world.

I don't know why people are so obsessed with age anyway. I m

I don't know why people are so obsessed with age anyway. I mean, 90 is the new 70 70 is the new 50 and 50 is the new 40 so the whole act-your-age thing? Only up to a point.

I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a th

I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits of money.

I have the absolute utmost respect for soap opera actors now

I have the absolute utmost respect for soap opera actors now. They work harder than any actor I know in any other medium. And they don't get very much approbation for it.

The secret of having a personal life is not answering too ma

The secret of having a personal life is not answering too many questions about it.

Yes, I love playing cartoony characters. Been known for that

Yes, I love playing cartoony characters. Been known for that.

Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of cou

Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.

And I think of that again as I've written in several of my b

And I think of that again as I've written in several of my beauty books, a lot of health comes from the proper eating habits, which are something that - you know, I come from a generation that wasn't - didn't have a lot of food.

I've three children, three grandchildren, I work, I travel,

I've three children, three grandchildren, I work, I travel, and I'm very happily married. I'm very satisfied and happy with my life and there really isn't anything I want.

I don't believe in dieting.

I don't believe in dieting.

I don't look my age, I don't feel my age and I don't act my

I don't look my age, I don't feel my age and I don't act my age. To me age is just a number.

The problem with beauty is that it's like being born rich an

The problem with beauty is that it's like being born rich and getting poorer.

Well I've written four beauty books as well.

Well I've written four beauty books as well.

I think health is another exceedingly important thing.

I think health is another exceedingly important thing.

Of course it's true: the public want to see young people - y

Of course it's true: the public want to see young people - young people are the people who go to the cinema. It's a sad fact of life, but you've got to accept it and not whine about it.

I've never yet met a man who could look after me. I don't ne

I've never yet met a man who could look after me. I don't need a husband. What I need is a wife.

According to my sister, the expert novelist Jackie Collins,

According to my sister, the expert novelist Jackie Collins, most men stray. And sex doesn't mean anything to most men. But I wouldn't date a man who slept around. Absolutely not. I've divorced people for that.

The body is like a car: the older you become the more care y

The body is like a car: the older you become the more care you have to take care of it - and you don't leave a Ferrari out in the sun.

I think it has something to do with being British. We don't

I think it has something to do with being British. We don't take ourselves as seriously as some other countries do. I think a lot of people take themselves far too seriously I find that a very tedious attitude.