Natalie Wood Quotes & Sayings

We all wanted to copy Vivien Leigh. — Natalie Wood

We were descended from royalty. — Natalie Wood

I saw my parents as gods whose every wish must be obeyed or I would suffer the penalty of anguish and guilt. — Natalie Wood

The times that I have done something that I didn't respond to emotionally right away, it's generally not worked out too well. — Natalie Wood

I never saw film stars at home. We had no maid, no cook, no swimming pool. — Natalie Wood

At night, when the sky is full of stars and the sea is still you get the wonderful sensation that you are floating in space. — Natalie Wood

Sometimes when I visit my sister and her two children, I wonder if she missed a lot by getting married. Right now, nothing could be further from my mind than getting married. — Natalie Wood

I couldn't even go to the bathroom alone. My mother or a social worker always went with me. — Natalie Wood

The constant attention is what is so difficult. — Natalie Wood

I was so overprotected, I used to think I was as delicate as people said I was. — Natalie Wood

I thought it was a wonderful line - right on the cutting room floor. — Natalie Wood

From ages 10 to 12 or so, I barely remember anything. — Natalie Wood

Today's films are so technological that an actor becomes starved for roles that deal with human relationships. — Natalie Wood

When I get married it will be for keeps. — Natalie Wood

Warren and I are friends, but working with him had been difficult. — Natalie Wood

Stardom is only a by-product of acting. I don't think being a movie star is a good enough reason for existing. — Natalie Wood

If I didn't believe in what I'm doing, I'd rather go to work in a dime store. — Natalie Wood

There are certain stars who are not actors. I don't want to be that type. — Natalie Wood

I didn't know who the hell I was. I was whoever they wanted me to be. — Natalie Wood

A lot changed when I had Natasha. I'm a survivor. — Natalie Wood

I was so young, and making movies, going to the studio every morning at dawn was magic. — Natalie Wood

The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he's a baby. — Natalie Wood

Almost every girl falls in love with the wrong man, I suppose it's part of growing up. — Natalie Wood

My friends seem much more excited about my doing Anastasia than Brainstorm ... and to tell you the truth, I feel the same way. — Natalie Wood

I've been terrified of the water, and yet it seems I'm forced to go into in on every movie that I make. — Natalie Wood

I never knew motherhood could be so truly gratifying until I had Natasha. — Natalie Wood

For the first time I feel an inner emotional security. There is reality and dependability. My life revolves around Richard and the baby. — Natalie Wood

I'm just going to have to grow old, because I'm too terrified to have anything done. — Natalie Wood

Not even analysis, by itself, can transform you. You must still do the changing yourself. — Natalie Wood

I didn't like children. I didn't think of myself as a child. I didn't like any of the things other children were interested in. — Natalie Wood

I'm not very bright about money. I'm not domestic either. If I don't learn how to cook, maybe I won't have to. — Natalie Wood

My mother used to tell me, No matter what they ask you, always say yes. You can learn later. — Natalie Wood