Judy Garland Quotes

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of someone else.

For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.

I’ve always taken ‘The Wizard of Oz’ very seriously, you know? I believe in the idea of the rainbow. And I’ve spent my entire life trying to get over it.

Behind every cloud is another cloud.

Always be yourself, no matter what they say.

In the silence of night I have often wished for just a few words of love from one man, rather than the applause of thousands of people.

I can’t give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time.

If I’m such a legend, then why am I so lonely?

You need to be happy with yourself, or you’ll never be able to be happy in a relationship.

I am just a very determined, concentrated, and professional person.

For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.

I think I’m a stronger person than I thought I was.

We cast away priceless time in dreams, born of imagination, fed upon illusion, and put to death by reality.

In the silence of night, I have often wished for just a few words of love from one man, rather than the applause of thousands of people.

If I’m such a legend, then why am I so lonely?

Even though I was married, the one I loved the most was Judy. She was special to me. – Mickey Rooney

You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true.

I’m the original take-orders girl.

Behind all these millions of lights are dreams and wishes.

Many characters I’ve portrayed have had courage, but maybe that’s because I act out my insecurities through them.

When I’m on stage I’m trying to give audiences what they enjoy, what they want and what they come to hear.

You can always count on Americans to do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else.

I can live without money, but I cannot live without love.

It’s lonely and cold on the top…lonely and cold.

If I had a drop of dignity left, I’d probably just die on stage…

I don’t know what dog show, horse show, truck show I’m at. I don’t watch them.

I’ve been to hell and back. And let me tell you, it was wonderful!

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.

I can’t talk about it. If I talk about it, I’ll cry. If I cry, I’ll have headaches.

Judy Garland’s father was a faggot. And his grandchildren are fags. This is her true legacy.

The only time she broke down completely was when the doctor came. – Sid Luft on Judy’s last day

I’ve got. . .problems of my own. Like I’m not smart enough. – Judy about why she didn’t vote in ’60 election

People seldom forget to remember the grace, the loveliness, the magic of a fallen star.

I’ve never had plastic surgery. Only one time, I had do shaped eyebrows. I was ten. That fact hundreds of people can’t believe is true. Well, it is! Only doctors have approached me about it. The world presses forth a knee to most star struck people’s agenda of cosmetic opinions.

The house critics, The Gershwin Brothers, are a wonderful team. Say, they married a year ago & they’re already over 18! Once said by Groucho Marx”

What’s a star? A body of burning gas in space?

You know, I was with Judy when she wrote that song. Very sad, but very beautiful.

I guess I feel that I was following my instincts, and at the same time being guided by the best. And now I’m in this place where I don’t know what I’m doing. And here you are.

Judy Garland is part of my life as it is part of yours, a child in our families, an all out loving wonderful joy in our hearts.

I always take a bath before playing any role. It keeps your skin healthy.

It’s just that I remember our beginnings, & I know what the world is. And, everything starts with one human being fully realizing the beauty & sacrifices of life, as grace.

Yeah, I’ve been with millionaires, but mostly every ad libbed joke I have was felt by the main star: ME!

Many people are trying to define the effective measures of sickness, when in reality – it’s all by contact.

That’s later. I’m going to let people talk about what has happened, not mean spirited gossiper; I mean the people that were touched by my experiences; they must be spoken of, not just an empty gas bag of commentary.

Every new level of caring, laughter, & forgotten fears. She always started the new services in sheer truth. It was our reply to her work by ALL.

You can take it with you, when you go…made me cry. But didn’t we have fun!

I’ve had so many psychoanalysts, but none have been quite what Freud’s age knew about. Now, they’re smarter.

One thing about Dorothy, She showed up 20 minutes before she is let go!

Shows up with no problem, I know how she wants to be remembered now. & I am here for the little gatherings.

She knew she was here to fill a role. & she did more than my expectations of good luck. Trusted lags behind love, in a big way!