Maureen O'Hara Quotes

United States, Actress
August 17, 1920 – October, 24, 2015.

Maureen O'Hara (born Maureen FitzSimons; 17 August 1920 – 24 October 2015) was an Irish-American actress and singer. O'Hara was a famous redhead who was known for playing fiercely passionate but sensible heroines, often in westerns and adventure films. On numerous occasions, she worked with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayne. O'Hara was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Also known as Singer

I spent a great deal of time with Che Guevara while I was in Havana. I believe he was far less a mercenary than he was a freedom fighter.

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- Time
- Great
- Believe
After I got to Hollywood, I resented that I didn't get a crack at more dramatic roles because I photographed so beautifully.

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Every star has that certain something that stands out and compels us to notice them.

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- Star
As the 1960s began, a new breed of Hollywood leading lady was emerging. She was elegant, international, and wonderfully comedic.

Maureen O'Hara
- She
I have never lost my faith in God.

Maureen O'Hara
- God
- Faith
- Lost
My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace.

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- Peace
The Queen Mary was the most civilized and luxurious way one could travel to America in the late 1930s.

Maureen O'Hara
- America
- Travel
Comedy is difficult, especially slapstick. The trick is to have fun while you are performing it.

Maureen O'Hara
- Fun
- Comedy

I had always been a tomboy - I still am, at heart.

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- Heart
When I was young, I was told that I had a sulky, pouty face.

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I was born into the most remarkable and eccentric family I could possibly have hoped for.

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- Family
I watch and listen to movies today and am shocked by the way actors deliver their lines. Everybody mumbles now and I don't understand why.

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- Why
- Today
There is nothing worse than having your personal problems become somebody else's entertainment.

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The Parent Trap wouldn't have been as special without the remarkable performances by Hayley Mills.

Maureen O'Hara

I'm terrified about the day that I enter the gates of heaven and God says to me, just a minute.

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- God
- Heaven
When you try to battle with John Ford, you have to give in.

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When How Green Was My Valley finally wrapped, I thought John Ford was a walking god.

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- God
- Walking
- Green
Lost in a crowd of greats, not a single Oscar. That's showbiz.

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- Lost
- Single
Charles Laughton signed me to my first movie contract at 17. He later asked my parents if he could adopt me.

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- Movie
- Parents
Making movies is just like betting on horses at the racetrack.

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Above all else, deep in my soul, I'm a tough Irishwoman.

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- Soul
- Deep
John Wayne was one of the greatest ambassadors for the United States that ever lived.

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I am like many of the women I have played onscreen.

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- Women