Quotes about Shirley

Shirley! Don't call me Shirley! Votes: 4

I love Shirley Maclaine. Love that woman. Votes: 4

You only live once, except for Shirley MacLaine. Votes: 4

Shirley Sherrod seems like a good and dedicated person. Votes: 4

My style icons are Leigh Lezark, Gwen Stefani and Shirley Manson. Votes: 4

When actress Shirley Maclaine arrived 30 minutes late for a class, I asked her to leave. Votes: 4

Shirley Jackson's writings are a must for aficionados of the gothic and of good literature. Votes: 4

Acting is the most minor of gifts. After all, Shirley Temple could do it when she was four. Votes: 4

My style icons were Gwen Stefani, when she was in No Doubt, and then Shirley Manson in Garbage. Votes: 4

If you're a fan of Shirley MacLaine just like I am, I'd kinda go anywhere to work with her. Votes: 4

I kind of did this thing in high school, a spoof of 'Sweeney Todd' called 'Shirley Todd,' and I had a great time doing that. Votes: 4

Shirley MacLaine said, You're so funny, then gave me a hug. Everything went white. I couldn't hear, I couldn't see. I thought I was going to pass out. Votes: 4

My father's very public life as Famous Amos was the opposite of that of his ex-wife, my mother Shirley, who was fighting a very private, solitary battle with mental illness. Votes: 4

Manchester was a fantastic place to go out in. There were 10 clubs with world-class cabaret and comedians. You'd go in and Tom Jones might be singing, or Shirley Bassey or Engelbert Humperdinck. Votes: 4

One of my first favorite records was the debut Garbage album, which I heard when I was very young. Shirley Manson is a great female vocalist and performer and I admire her for that. Votes: 4

Tina Fey and I have 15 things in development: 'Laverne and Shirley', 'Starsky and Hutch 3', 'Cagney and Lacey', 'Wonder Twins Activate From Two Hot Broads', 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical: The Movie'. Votes: 4

To let the people know there was life beyond Shirley Dean, we decided to focus on voter registration; each day I set up my card table somewhere in the district, signed people up, and passed out noses. Votes: 4

I know there is something out there, and like most people, I tend to believe in it more when things go bad. But I'm not like Shirley MacLaine, who probably believes we were past lovers in another life. Votes: 4

Growing up, I used to watch 'Happy Days,' 'Laverne & Shirley,' 'All in the Family.' Those were the shows I watched growing up with my family. And, believe it or not, 'McMillan and Wife' and 'Columbo.' Votes: 4

The first real concert, other than going with my dad to see Three Dog Night, was Smashing Pumpkins and Garbage. I was fourteen or fifteen. I liked Shirley Manson because she reminded me of Annie Lennox. They both have these deep, sexy, powerful alto voices. Votes: 4

Legends like Jim Murray at the 'Los Angeles Times' and Shirley Povich at the 'Washington Post' were the most beloved guys at their papers. They'd write a cherished column for 30 years, and that was it. There was nothing else to do, no higher job to attain. Votes: 4

One movie I think is just terrific is 'Bernie,' with Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine. That was a great surprise to me - so witty, so entertaining, a true story, and I'm not a great Jack Black fan, but he's great in it. I think it's a gem. Votes: 4

Shirley Temple opens doors for Shirley Temple Black. Votes: 4

No, I'm not Shirley the girl, I'm the woman on MTV with the big boots. Votes: 4

Shirley MacLaine: what an asshole. Votes: 3

Anne Shirley. Anne with an "e. Votes: 3

The world of Shirley Jackson is eerie and unforgettable, Votes: 3

True friends are always together in spirit. (Anne Shirley) Votes: 3

Shirley and Griffey get along like a rattler and a parrot. Votes: 3

Shirley Temple had charisma as a child. But it cleared up as an adult. Votes: 3

I have such a crush on Shirley Manson. I think she's the coolest thing. Votes: 3

They used to photograph Shirley Temple through gauze. They should photograph me through linoleum. Votes: 3

I like more grounded comedy. I enjoy broad comedies also, but I like Shirley MacLaine. Votes: 3

I found that I could make people laugh doing people like Shirley Bassey. Fortunately it worked. Votes: 3

Being in the same scenes as Maggie Smith and Shirley MacLaine is something I will never forget. Votes: 3

I read Betty Smith's "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," all of Shirley Jackson's books, which I loved. Votes: 3

Another thing I recall was falling in love with Shirley Temple when I was nine or ten. Votes: 3

Howard and Shirley were clothed, always, in an invisible layer of decorum that they never laid aside. Votes: 3

I'm just into spirituality. I believe that in a previous life I used to be Shirley MacLaine. Votes: 3

You'd find it easier to be bad than good if you had red hair." — Anne Shirley Votes: 3

Shirley Valentine is a beautiful character and so well written. What Shirley speaks and thinks is so logical Votes: 3

THE THREE is really wonderful. A mix of Michael Crichton and Shirley Jackson, hard to put down and vastly entertaining. Votes: 3

Shirley Chisholm is another one [political hero]. She was a dynamic speaker, and the first black woman to run for President. Votes: 3

my cousin Shirley, who never complains, screamed and screamed when she was having her baby. True, this was just during conception. Votes: 3

Shirley Maclaine once said that she didn't want to be a big star, just a long star. That's what I want too. Votes: 3

Dancer, bride, runaway wife, radical filmmaker and pioneer - Shirley Clarke is one of the great undertold stories of American independent cinema. Votes: 3

People from my sort of background needed grammar schools to compete with children from privileged homes like Shirley Williams and Anthony Wedgwood Benn. Votes: 3

He died a long painful death. However, you'll be happy to hear that just a few years later he was reincarnated as Shirley MacLaine. Votes: 3

In the middle of Beaches there's a scene from the "Laverne & Shirley" TV show so they see some history of my work in each film. Votes: 3

Anyone who would understand the Reagan victory of 1980 and the movement that eliminated the Soviet Union and revitalized America must read-indeed must study-Craig Shirley's brilliant, comprehensive work. Votes: 3

There's been periods of broadcasts in the past where you could see all ages of entertainers, ranging from George Burns to Shirley Temple. That's not the condition now. Votes: 3

Shirley MacLaine said, You're so funny, then gave me a hug. Everything went white. I couldn't hear, I couldn't see. I thought I was going to pass out Votes: 3

I wouldn't say it's competitive. I think everyone has their time. Gisele is having her time, and Shirley had her time, and maybe I will have my time. Votes: 3

A long time ago, I remember having cooperated with Shirley Bassey and I will never forget this moment which I shared with her while playing for and with her. Votes: 3

I've written songs for Shirley Bassey, Marianne Faithfull, and Linda Thompson. I sort of focus on these wonderful, aging divas. But maybe that's because I think I'm Christina Aguilera. Votes: 3

I remember feeling enormous pressure because I didn't want to be Shirley Temple. Shirley Temple was Shirley Temple, and I didn't ever feel like I could live up to that. Votes: 3

I initially told people I wanted to be a dancer and ultimately a "Rockette." I didn't really know what a musical theatre performer was other than the Shirley Temple type. Votes: 3

I've been a fan of vampire fiction since way, way back - I loved Stephen King, Anne Rice, Peter Straub, Robert McCammon, Shirley Jackson, lots of great horror and paranormal fiction. Votes: 3

Ever since I was a little child, I refused to see movies of books that I loved. Because you already know what Heidi looks like and she doesn't look like Shirley Temple. Votes: 3

All of my favorite actresses are comedians at heart: Shirley MacLaine and Madeline Kahn, Diane Keaton and Debra Winger. And they are all amazing dramatic actresses, but everything they do is funny. Votes: 3

Then there's that 'You're only as old as you feel' business, which is true to a point, but you can't be Shirley Temple on the Good Ship Lollipop forever. Sooner or later, dammit, you're old. Votes: 3

Growing up, I used to watch Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, All in the Family. Those were the shows I watched growing up with my family. And, believe it or not, McMillan and Wife and Columbo. Votes: 3

That's what the movies do. They don't entertain us, they don't send the message: 'We care.' They give us lines to say, they assign us parts: John Wayne, Theda Bara, Shirley Temple, take your pick. Votes: 3

Going all the way back to Jeremiah Wright and Tavis Smiley and Van Jones and even Shirley Sherrod and maybe even Maxine Waters and Charles Rangel. We're going to see what his [Barack Obama] response is. Votes: 3

I don't see how it could possibly be made into a movie unless the entire book was scrapped and Shirley Temple cast as 'Bonnie,' Mae West as 'Belle,' and Stepin Fetchit as 'Uncle Peter.' Votes: 3

Im benefitting from the sacrifices and seeds sown by Shirley Chisholm, John Lewis, and so many others. Those of us who are beneficiaries owe it to have a season of service in which we try to give back. Votes: 3

I'm benefitting from the sacrifices and seeds sown by Shirley Chisholm, John Lewis, and so many others. Those of us who are beneficiaries owe it to have a season of service in which we try to give back. Votes: 3

Mrs. Cadbury: Tell me what you know about yourself. Anne Shirley: Well, it really isn't worth telling, Mrs. Cadbury... but if you let me tell you what I IMAGINE about myself you'd find it a lot more interesting. Votes: 3

Jane's stories are too sensible. Then Diana puts too much murders into hers. She says most of the time she doesn't know what to do with the people so she kills the off to get rid of them." -Anne Shirley Votes: 3

I started singing in pubs and clubs around Belfast when I was 10. My dad is a musician, and he took me 'round; I impersonated Tina Turner and Shirley Bassey, and the crowd couldn't believe what was coming out of this little girl. Votes: 3

Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Sean Connery and Robert Redford, Mel Gibson - at least in the Road Warrior films - and Harrison Ford are among my favorite actors. Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, Sally Field, Deborah Winger, Jessica Lange, and of course, Shirley MacLaine, are among the women. Votes: 3

One of the first things you and your fiance need to develop is a meaningful prayer life even before the wedding. My wife, Shirley, and I did that, and the time we have spent on our knees has been the stabilizing factor throughout nearly forty years of marriage. Votes: 3

I'd like them to say that Shirley Chisholm had guts. That's how I'd like to be remembered. Votes: 3

I've been so blessed. If someone asked me whom I would choose to be if I could come back in another life, I would have to say Shirley Temple Black. I cannot think of a more interesting life to ask for. Votes: 3

When I was 11, I moved to Los Angeles to live with my father and stepmother and my half brothers. I became really close to my stepmother, and I am still very close to my brothers. My stepmother is the actress Shirley Jones, who was in 'The Partridge Family' alongside me, so we worked together for years. Votes: 2

My family was musical on both sides. My father's family had a famous flautist and a classical pianist. My mother won a contest to be Shirley Temple's double - she was the diva of the family. At 8, I learned how to play guitar. I used to play songs from the '20s, '30s and '40s in the kitchen for my grandmother. Votes: 2