I met Chanel in the 1960s when I was working over in Europe. She sent me clothes all the time because I was only, like, 110. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
I realize there’s a line between looking good and being an embarrassment. I don’t want to be one of those dames who is trying too hard to appear young. I’m Mamie Van Doren, and I fully intend to act my age. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
I was always protective of Jayne. I never allowed people to talk about her behind her back because those same people would talk about me. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
Being a sex symbol had its advantages. You got to meet a lot of interesting people, and men especially. It was a man’s world in those days, and I had a lot of luck with men. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
My dream was to go to Hollywood and become a movie star, and it happened. This country is geared toward that. When an actor can become president, anything can happen. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
It isn’t so bad getting old. It really isn’t. As long as I can stay healthy. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
Untamed Youth’ was my favorite. I got to sing and dance and do my own gyrations. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
The studios always had their idea of what I was, and they’d give me the dumb-blonde roles. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
The one mistake I will always kick myself for is not doing ‘Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?’ It was written for me. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
I never wanted to be a trophy wife. I wanted to make it on my own. I didn’t want to depend on a man. Mamie Van Doren Read Quote
