I didn’t let anyone push me into things I didn’t want to do where my career was concerned. So why did I crumble when it came to men? – Maureen O’Hara
Comedy is difficult, especially slapstick. The trick is to have fun while you are performing it. – Maureen O’Hara
There’s a terrible truth for many women in the picture business: Aging typically takes its toll and means fewer and less desirable roles. – Maureen O’Hara
I spent a great deal of time with Che Guevara while I was in Havana. I believe he was far less a mercenary than he was a freedom fighter. – Maureen O’Hara
I’m really honestly terrified about how much I should tell and how much I should still keep secret. – Maureen O’Hara
After I got to Hollywood, I resented that I didn’t get a crack at more dramatic roles because I photographed so beautifully. – Maureen O’Hara
The depth of John Candy’s talent did surprise me. He was one of my all-time favorite leading men. – Maureen O’Hara
As the 1960s began, a new breed of Hollywood leading lady was emerging. She was elegant, international, and wonderfully comedic. – Maureen O’Hara
The studio thought I was crazy to perform all of my own fencing stunts, but I loved it. – Maureen O’Hara
John Candy knew he was going to die. He told me on his 40th birthday. He said, well, Maureen, I’m on borrowed time. – Maureen O’Hara
Every star has that certain something that stands out and compels us to notice them. – Maureen O’Hara
I was born into the most remarkable and eccentric family I could possibly have hoped for. – Maureen O’Hara
I’m terrified about the day that I enter the gates of heaven and God says to me, just a minute. – Maureen O’Hara