Quotes by Liza Minnelli

About Liza Minnelli:

Liza May Minnelli is an American actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the 1972 musical film Cabaret which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
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I had no interest in filming. I sometimes went to the studios with my dad, but it was slow-going; it was boring to watch. I always ended up in the rehearsal hall watching the dancing. That's what I liked to do.

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I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend, Dudley Moore.

Liza Minnelli

I've said it before, but it's absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.

Liza Minnelli

My mother gave me my drive but my father gave me my dreams.

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It was no great tragedy being Judy Garland's daughter. I had tremendously interesting childhood years - except they had little to do with being a child.

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Half the time, I feel like I'm 12. And the rest of the time, I feel like I'm 80. So I guess I'm somewhere in between. No, I feel great. I've got my health, and that's the most important thing.

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You see, that's another thing that my parents gave me: an enormously great sense of humor.

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Well, I've known Elizabeth almost all of her life and almost all of my life. And I love her with all of my heart and she's always been there for me. She's a wonderful, wonderful dame. She's a great lady.

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And what I liked the most about any project was that when it was good, you had a bunch of people trying to accomplish something together who were all acting together as one - that's the most exciting time for me.

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I'm not a very good singer. I just know how to present a song, and honey, I think I've been through enough to do it right.

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Never stop moving, or you'll stop moving. I go to dance class every morning, and it's just good to stay strong; I like being healthy.

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The male gay community seems to be very into female singers. I think it could be the songs we sing. They're more open with their feelings. And they have good taste!

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I don't sing as well as my mother. I'm a good actress. I'm not that good a singer.

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I love finding talent. Just to encourage people is a good thing. Every night, the audience encourages me. I'm just passing it on.

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He's a good tough producer, yes. But I don't think that he's unreasonable unless he feels threatened. And when somebody's in your home, I think everybody in the home gets threatened.

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The regrets of yesterday and the fear of tomorrow can kill you.

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But God really did bless me, you know? He really said, All right. Come on. I'm still waiting for you. Get over here. Get over here.

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Well, I'll tell you something, this wedding is something that I will always, always cherish. It was a show of love and support and kindness like I'd never seen from the people, and that's who I entertain. I entertain the people.

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I'm so grateful for everything that's happened. I love my work. People have such hurdles - I just wanted to perform, and I wanted my parents to be proud, and they were proud.

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I was given an enormous amount of love by my parents.

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If we had a hard time, my mother would sit me down and we would talk about it, and she kept talking and kept processing until we started to laugh about it.

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Author Bio

  • NameLiza Minnelli
  • DescriptionAmerican actress and singer
  • AliasesLiza May Minnelli
  • BornMarch 12, 1946
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Actor; Singer; Voice Actor
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Legion Of Honour; Academy Award For Best Actress; Primetime Emmy Award; Grammy Legend Award