Judy Holliday Quotes

A collection of quotes by Judy Holliday.

Judy Holliday (1921-1965) was an American actress and comedian. Born Judith Tuvim in New York City, she began her career in the theater before transitioning to film. Holliday is best known for her portrayal of the ditzy blonde character in the Broadway play and subsequent film adaptation of "Born Yesterday," which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1951. She continued to work in both film and stage productions throughout the 1950s and 1960s until her untimely death at the age of 43.

I get very nervous whenever I think about it. I've never don

I get very nervous whenever I think about it. I've never done a serious play, and I have such awe of the woman - she's really my only idol. It's going to be a big stretch - certain people come out on stage and your face muscles automatically tense and you get ready to smile.

Smile

Lovers have a right to betray you... friends don't.

Lovers have a right to betray you... friends don't.

Friendship

I thought I was learning about show business. The more painf

I thought I was learning about show business. The more painful it was, the more important I thought the experience must be. Hating it, I convinced myself it must be invaluable.

Learning

I am not a member of any organization listed by the Attorney

I am not a member of any organization listed by the Attorney General as subversive. In any instance where I lent my name in the past, it was certainly without knowledge that such an organization was subversive. I have always been essentially and foremost an American.

Knowledge