Betty White Quotes

A collection of quotes by Betty White.

Betty White is an American actress, comedian, and television personality, widely regarded as a pioneering figure in the entertainment industry. She was born on January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois. With a career spanning over eight decades, Betty White has left an indelible mark on television, making her one of the most beloved and iconic figures in American pop culture.

In the 1950s, White gained recognition for her work in sitcoms such as "Life with Elizabeth" and "The Betty White Show." However, it was her role as Sue Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in the 1970s that truly propelled her to stardom. Her impeccable comedic timing and sharp wit made her a fan-favorite.

Throughout her career, White has been a frequent guest on various game shows and talk shows, and she hosted her own show, "The Betty White Show," in the 1980s. In recent years, she gained renewed fame with her role as Rose Nylund on the hit sitcom "The Golden Girls," for which she won an Emmy Award.

Betty White's enduring popularity has continued into her 90s, and she remains a cultural icon, often affectionately referred to as the "First Lady of Television." Known for her infectious smile, quick humor, and philanthropic efforts, Betty White's impact on the entertainment industry and her status as an enduring icon make her an adored and respected figure around the world.

I just make it my business to get along with people so I can

I just make it my business to get along with people so I can have fun. It's that simple.

I am interested in a lot of things - not just show business

I am interested in a lot of things - not just show business and my passion for animals. I try to keep current in what's going on in the world. I do mental exercises. I don't have any trouble memorizing lines because of the crossword puzzles I do every day to keep my mind a little limber. I don't sit and vegetate.

If one has no sense of humor, one is in trouble.

If one has no sense of humor, one is in trouble.

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Wendy Malick and Valerie Bertinelli make fun of me, but I ta

Wendy Malick and Valerie Bertinelli make fun of me, but I take care of my health - I don't abuse it.

I'm not into animal rights. I'm only into animal welfare and

I'm not into animal rights. I'm only into animal welfare and health. I've been with the Morris Animal Foundation since the '70s. We're a health organization. We fund campaign health studies for dogs, cats, lizards and wildlife. I've worked with the L.A. Zoo for about the same length of time. I get my animal fixes!

I always wanted to be a zookeeper when I was growing up, and

I always wanted to be a zookeeper when I was growing up, and I've wound up a zookeeper! I've been working with the Los Angeles Zoo for 45 years! I'm the luckiest old broad on two feet because my life is divided absolutely in half - half animals and half show business. You can't ask for better than two things you love the most.

Anger tears me up inside... My own... or anyone else's.

Anger tears me up inside... My own... or anyone else's.

My mother and dad were big animal lovers, too. I just don't

My mother and dad were big animal lovers, too. I just don't know how I would have lived without animals around me. I'm fascinated by them - both domestic pets and the wild community. They just are the most interesting things in the world to me, and it's made such a difference in my lifetime.

If you get into a Broadway show and it doesn't work, you're

If you get into a Broadway show and it doesn't work, you're a failure. And if it does work, you may be stuck for who knows how long. It just doesn't sound great to me!

I'm not what you might call sexy, but I'm romantic. Let's pu

I'm not what you might call sexy, but I'm romantic. Let's put it that way.

I enjoy being busy, I really do. Remember, I'm the stub end

I enjoy being busy, I really do. Remember, I'm the stub end of the railroad. I have no family, so I'm not taking busy time away from people that I should be spending it with. So I'm just relaxing and enjoying it.

I think it's your mental attitude. So many of us start dread

I think it's your mental attitude. So many of us start dreading age in high school and that's a waste of a lovely life. 'Oh... I'm 30, oh, I'm 40, oh, 50.' Make the most of it.

I'm a big cockeyed optimist. I try to accentuate the positiv

I'm a big cockeyed optimist. I try to accentuate the positive as opposed to the negative.

I cannot stand the people who get wonderful starts in show b

I cannot stand the people who get wonderful starts in show business and who abuse it. Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen, for example, although there are plenty of others, too. They are the most blessed people in the world, and they don't appreciate it.

Well, I mean, if a joke or humor is bawdy, it's got to be fu

Well, I mean, if a joke or humor is bawdy, it's got to be funny enough to warrant it. You can't just have it bawdy or dirty just for the sake of being that - it's got to be funny.

During the Depression, my dad made radios to sell to make ex

During the Depression, my dad made radios to sell to make extra money. Nobody had any money to buy the radios, so he would trade them for dogs. He built kennels in the backyard, and he cared for the dogs.

I think older women still have a full life.

I think older women still have a full life.

It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself

It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.

I like bawdy humor. I love bawdy humor, but not dirty humor.

I like bawdy humor. I love bawdy humor, but not dirty humor.

It's a little known fact that one in three family pets gets

It's a little known fact that one in three family pets gets lost during its lifetime, and approximately 9 million pets enter shelters each year. That's why it's a wonderful thing to get your pet microchipped and registered with your contact information because then they can be located and the owners can track where their pets are.