Janet Leigh Quotes

United States, Actress
July 6, 1927 – October, 3, 2004.

Janet Leigh (born Jeanette Helen Morrison; July 6, 1927 – October 3, 2004) was an American actress, singer, dancer, and author. Raised in Stockton, California, by working-class parents, Leigh was discovered at age eighteen by actress Norma Shearer, who helped her secure a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Leigh had her first formal foray into acting appearing in radio programmes before making her film debut in The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947).

Also known as Singer, Dancer, Author

I don't know what it is I exude. But whatever it is, it's whatever I am!

Janet Leigh
- Knows
The dream factory of that time was much simpler. As media outlets grew, everything became so complicated.

Janet Leigh
- Time
- Dream

[Her life with Tony Curtis in 1961:] We were beginning the climb to a higher plateau. Acceptance. Recognition. Status. Security. We only had to hold on and hope the thin air didn't make us dizzy and cause a tumble. We also needed to remember that the inside had to ascend together with the outside.

Janet Leigh
- Life
- Remember
- Together
... we are the products of our past. ... a web of complexities.

Janet Leigh
- Past
- Products
- Complexity
At one point I was introduced to a devastatingly handsome young man -- beautiful, really -- with black unruly hair, large sensitive eyes fringed by long dark lashes, a full sensuous mouth -- and an irresistible personality. His name was Tony Curtis.

Janet Leigh
- Men
- Long
- Beautiful
I was in that shower for seven days-70 set-ups. At least Hitchcock made sure that the water was warm.

Janet Leigh
- Water
- Warm
- Hitchcock
Goodbyes are sad, no matter what the promise of tomorrow is.

Janet Leigh
- Sad
- Matter
- Promise
In order to dream, you need to have a springboard which is the facts... It gives it that touch of reality, and I think that's quite important... truth with fiction.

Janet Leigh
- Important
- Truth
- Dream