Hedy Lamarr Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hedy Lamarr.

Hedy Lamarr was born on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria. She was an Austrian-born American actress and inventor, known for her beauty and acclaimed performances in various Hollywood films of the 1930s and 1940s. Lamarr grew up in a cultured and privileged family and developed a passion for acting from a young age. She made her film debut in the Czech film "Ecstasy" in 1933, which created a considerable stir due to its explicit content.

In 1938, Lamarr fled Nazi-controlled Europe and moved to the United States, where she signed a contract with MGM studios. It was during her time in Hollywood that she gained international fame, starring in successful films such as "Algiers," "Ziegfeld Girl," and "Samson and Delilah." Her unique combination of beauty and talent established her as one of the most popular actresses of her time.

Beyond her acting career, Lamarr was also an inventor and had a significant impact in the field of technology. During World War II, together with composer George Antheil, she developed a system named "frequency hopping" that aimed to prevent torpedo signals from being detected and jammed. Although their invention wasn't utilized during the war, their work formed the foundation for later developments in wireless communication and became a precursor to the technologies we use today, like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Hedy Lamarr's contributions to both the entertainment industry and scientific world are a testament to her exceptional talent, intelligence, and pioneering spirit. She remains an iconic figure whose legacy extends far beyond the silver screen. Hedy Lamarr passed away on January 19, 2000, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as both an actress and an inventor.

If I were to name my favorite pastime, I'd have to say talki

If I were to name my favorite pastime, I'd have to say talking about myself. I love it and I think most other people do too. We need, people like us, more listeners and less talkers.

I'd rather wear jewels in my hair than anywhere else. The fa

I'd rather wear jewels in my hair than anywhere else. The face should have the advantage of this brilliance.

American men, as a group, seem to be interested in only two

American men, as a group, seem to be interested in only two things, money and breasts. It seems a very narrow outlook.

Confidence is something you're born with. I know I had loads

Confidence is something you're born with. I know I had loads of it even at the age of 15.

A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keep

A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.

I find very often that very ugly women have really handsome

I find very often that very ugly women have really handsome men and vice versa because they don't have any competition. Sometimes handsome men have avoided me.

It is easier for women to succeed in business, the arts, and

It is easier for women to succeed in business, the arts, and politics in America than in Europe.

I think women are concerned too much with their clothes. Men

I think women are concerned too much with their clothes. Men don't really care that much about women's clothes. If they like a girl, chances are they'll like her clothes.

My mother always called me an ugly weed, so I never was awar

My mother always called me an ugly weed, so I never was aware of anything until I was older. Plain girls should have someone telling them they are beautiful. Sometimes this works miracles.

Analysis gave me great freedom of emotions and fantastic con

Analysis gave me great freedom of emotions and fantastic confidence. I felt I had served my time as a puppet.

Mr. DeMille's theory of sexual difference was that marriage

Mr. DeMille's theory of sexual difference was that marriage is an artificial state for women. The want to be taken, ruled, raped. That was his theory.

I've met the most interesting people while flying or on a bo

I've met the most interesting people while flying or on a boat. These methods of travel seem to attract the kind of people I want to be with.

The ladder of success in Hollywood is usually a press agent,

The ladder of success in Hollywood is usually a press agent, actor, director, producer, leading man and you are a star if you sleep with each of them in that order. Crude, but true.

I advise everybody not to save: spend your money. Most peopl

I advise everybody not to save: spend your money. Most people save all their lives and leave it to somebody else. Money is to be enjoyed.

If you use your imagination, you can look at any actress and

If you use your imagination, you can look at any actress and see her nude... I hope to make you use your imagination.

One of my favorite people is Gypsy Rose Lee. She bears out t

One of my favorite people is Gypsy Rose Lee. She bears out the Biblical promise that he who has, gets. And I hope she gets a lot more.

I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't und

I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away.

It's funny about men and women. Men pay in cash to get them

It's funny about men and women. Men pay in cash to get them and pay in cash to get rid of them. Women pay emotionally coming and going. Neither has it easy.

Dates with actors, finally, just seemed to me evenings of sh

Dates with actors, finally, just seemed to me evenings of shop talk. I got sick of it after a hile. So the more famous I became, the more I narrowed down my choices.

I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father

I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father's equal, and I never loved any other man as much.