Helen Hayes

"My late husband played the violin. Not professionally, but he was very good. He once played the Minute Waltz in 58 seconds."

"When you get to be older, there isn't a lot left to be frightened of."

"Now there's nothing to be nervous about. I've flown thousands of miles and I can tell you it's a lot safer than crossing the street!"

Ada Quonsett: "You've been so busy, we just haven't had a chance to chat. I'm Ada Quonsett."
D.O. Guerrero: "How do you do."
Ada Quonsett: "What's your name, sir?"
D.O. Guerrero: "Guerrero."
Ada Quonsett: "Guerrero! That's Spanish, isn't it?"
D.O. Guerrero: "Yes, but way... back."
Ada Quonsett: "You look more Irish."
D.O. Guerrero: "So did my mother."

Ada Quonsett: "My late husband taught me to be thorough. He was a teacher of geometry. He always said: 'You must consider every angle'."
Tanya Livingston: "My late husband was a lawyer, and he always said: 'Watch out for sweet-looking innocent, little old ladies'. I'm beginning to understand what he meant."