1879-1959, American Actress
For an actress to be a success, she must have the face of Venus, the brains of a Minerva, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of a Macaulay, the figure of Juno, and the hide of a rhinoceros.
Ethel Barrymore – [Acting and Actors]
I never let them cough. They wouldn't dare.
Ethel Barrymore – [Audiences]
The best time to make friends is before you need them.
Ethel Barrymore – [Friends and Friendship]
You grow up on the day you have your first real laugh at, yourself.
Ethel Barrymore – [Laughter]
You must learn day by day, year by year, to broaden your horizon. The more things you love, the more you are interested in.
Ethel Barrymore – [Curiosity]