Ann Sothern Quotes

Hollywood sold its stars on good looks and personality build-ups. We weren`t really actresses in the true sense. We were just big names--the products of a good publicity department. Today`s crop of actresses and actors have real talent. Good looks are no longer an essential part of the business.

Good night . . . and stay happy.

Sometimes I`ll watch an old movie on television and, once in a while, one of mine -- such as April Showers (1948) -- will come on and I`ll watch it. And you know something? I`m always amazed at what a lousy actress I was. I guess in the old days we just got by on glamor.