American men, as a group, seem to be interested in only two things, money and breasts. It seems a very narrow outlook. – Hedy Lamarr
Perhaps my problem in marriage – and it is the problem of many women – was to want both intimacy and independence. It is a difficult line to walk, yet both needs are important to a marriage. – Hedy Lamarr
A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires. – Hedy Lamarr
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. – Hedy Lamarr
I would tell anyone who wants something from someone else to feign not wanting it. People are perverse. If you show great affection to them, they’ll run the other way. – Hedy Lamarr
It is easier for women to succeed in business, the arts, and politics in America than in Europe. – Hedy Lamarr
I often talked to Bing Crosby, and while I liked him, I never understood why he was so popular. To me his voice was just a gimmick. – Hedy Lamarr
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. – Hedy Lamarr
All a woman needs is a good bath, clean clothes, and for her hair to be combed. These things she can do herself. I very seldom go to the hairdresser, but when I do, I just marvel. – Hedy Lamarr
I have never seen a wrestling match or a prize fight, and I don’t want to. When I find out a man is interested in these sports, I drop him. – Hedy Lamarr
I’ve been an important star and lived a full life, yet I only hve three close friends. I guess that’s all anyone can expect. – Hedy Lamarr
I enjoy countless hundreds pursuing me. I love those who love me the most. I am sort of flattered by men showing attention to me. – Hedy Lamarr
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. – Hedy Lamarr
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. – Hedy Lamarr
I have not been that wise. Health I have taken for granted. Love I have demanded, perhaps too much and too often. As for money, I have only realized its true worth when I didn’t have it. – Hedy Lamarr
Jack Kennedy always said to me, Hedy, get involved. That’s the secret of life. Try everything. Join everything. Meet everybody. – Hedy Lamarr
I don’t believe in life after death. But I do believe in some grinding destiny that watches over us on earth. If I didn’t, the safety valve would give and the boiler would explode. – Hedy Lamarr