On How To Be Lovely

Audrey Hepburn quotes to inspire, admire and put a smile on your face.
I went to work years ago just for the money, because I had to. I had to survive. But I was one of the lucky ones. I chose a profession which I liked, and I was terribly fortunate in being discovered by William Wyler, and from then on, went into such quality movies that I was able to accept them for the joy of doing them. And I would have been crazy if I hadn’t. Audrey Hepburn, interviewed by Larry King, on her film career and whether she’d ever made a film just for the money. (via audreyhepburnfacts)

I went to work years ago just for the money, because I had to. I had to survive. But I was one of the lucky ones. I chose a profession which I liked, and I was terribly fortunate in being discovered by William Wyler, and from then on, went into such quality movies that I was able to accept them for the joy of doing them. And I would have been crazy if I hadn’t.

Audrey Hepburn, interviewed by Larry King, on her film career and whether she’d ever made a film just for the money. (via audreyhepburnfacts)

“I have enormous faith, but it’s not attached to any one in particular religion…. My mother was one thing, my father another. In Holland they were all Calvinists. That has no importance at all to me.”

“I have enormous faith, but it’s not attached to any one in particular religion…. My mother was one thing, my father another. In Holland they were all Calvinists. That has no importance at all to me.”

“I know I have more sex appeal on the tip of my nose than many women in their entire bodies. It doesn’t stand out a mile, but it’s there.”

“I know I have more sex appeal on the tip of my nose than many women in their entire bodies. It doesn’t stand out a mile, but it’s there.”

“I don’t think there was a soul who didn’t love her, and my husband [Blake Edwards] adored her too. I think I can honestly say if I hadn’t come into his life, she might have.” -Julie Andrews on Audrey Hepburn at a recent Breakfast at Tiffany’s anniversary event (viaaudreyhepburnfacts)

“I don’t think there was a soul who didn’t love her, and my husband [Blake Edwards] adored her too. I think I can honestly say if I hadn’t come into his life, she might have.”

-Julie Andrews on Audrey Hepburn at a recent Breakfast at Tiffany’s anniversary event (viaaudreyhepburnfacts)

“I was born with something that appealed to an audience at that particular time…I acted instinctively. I’ve had one of the greatest schools of all - a whole row of great, great directors.”

“I was born with something that appealed to an audience at that particular time…I acted instinctively. I’ve had one of the greatest schools of all - a whole row of great, great directors.”

“You can even say that I hated myself at certain periods. I was too fat, or maybe too tall, or maybe just plain too ugly … you can say my definiteness stems from underlying feelings of insecurity and inferiority. I couldn’t conquer these feelings by acting indecisive. I found the only way to get the better of them was by adopting a forceful, concentrated drive.”

“You can even say that I hated myself at certain periods. I was too fat, or maybe too tall, or maybe just plain too ugly … you can say my definiteness stems from underlying feelings of insecurity and inferiority. I couldn’t conquer these feelings by acting indecisive. I found the only way to get the better of them was by adopting a forceful, concentrated drive.”

“The most important thing is to enjoy life - to be happy - that’s all that matters.”

“The most important thing is to enjoy life - to be happy - that’s all that matters.”

(Source: beingaudrey)

“I was too young really to have had a firm grasp on who I was before all the attention. Then with all eyes on me, I became extremely self-conscious. My mother helped me see that the attention was a boost to my career.”

“I was too young really to have had a firm grasp on who I was before all the attention. Then with all eyes on me, I became extremely self-conscious. My mother helped me see that the attention was a boost to my career.”

(via mynameis-diane)

“I’m afraid I may have nothing to express in a movie, since I’m much fulfilled at home.”Audrey Hepburn in 1971 (via audreyhepburnfacts) 

“I’m afraid I may have nothing to express in a movie, since I’m much fulfilled at home.”

Audrey Hepburn in 1971 (via audreyhepburnfacts) 

“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows.”

“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows.”