“I don’t date Elvis anymore but I talk to him occasionally. Just say that I have graduated from the rear seat of Elvis’ motorcycle to the deck of Bob Wagner’s yacht.” — Natalie Wood
Source: James Bacon (1957)
Photographer: Elmer Holloway (1957)
Elvis was so square, we’d go … for hot fudge sundaes. He didn’t drink, he didn’t swear, he didn’t even smoke. It was like having the date that I never had in high school.” — Natalie Wood
“Be neurotic. I’d like to say that to everyone I know. You can’t be a success unless you’re neurotic. Oh, I like normal people. But what does normal mean but mediocre?” – Natalie Wood
Source: John Maynard (1957)
Photographer: Wallace Seawell (1957)
“I didn’t know who the hell I was. I was whoever they wanted me to be.” – Natalie Wood
“I’ve spend so much of my life at the studio, that now feels more like home than my own house. From now on I just want to work, work, work – and then work some more.” — Natalie Wood
Source: 1959
Photo: Bert Six (1959)
“Success in this business depends on three factors: talent, timing and luck. I had all three.” — Natalie Wood
Source: Lloyd Shearer (1958)
“As an actress, I have finally learned that money is not as important as what you have to do to earn it.” — Natalie Wood
Source: 1961
Photo: 1961
“There have been times when I did films I knew weren’t so great, hoping all along that they’d turn out well, which they didn’t. Reality can overwhelm optimism. I found out the hard way. Today, when I’m presented with a weak script, I face up to it and decline it, regardless of how good the deal that goes with it.” — Natalie Wood
Source: 1961
Photo: 1961
“Leave the problems of the world to the men.” — Natalie Wood
Source: 1962
Photo: Gypsy (1962)
Behind the scenes of Inside Daisy Clover (1965).
