After being in the business for such a long time, I've done everything but rodeo and porno.
- Bea Arthur Quote

I can't imagine working without and audience.
- Bea Arthur Quote

I come from a small town in Maryland. I came to California in 1972 to begin Maude.
- Bea Arthur Quote (The Portland Mercury, October 2005)

I feel I'm an actress who sings a bit.
- Bea Arthur Quote

I suddenly realized that comedy, for me, was just being honest, and playing it for real. I've seen so many wonderful actors who turn into creatures from another planet when they're told they are supposed to be playing comedy.
- Bea Arthur Quote

I was raised in the theater and, as it turned out, a TV show was like performing a new one-act play. So, it was really no different.
- Bea Arthur Quote (The Portland Mercury, October 2005)

"I wish there was something more that performers could do other than get out there and sing at benefit performances. I wish I felt that if I had an empty room I'd like to bring in someone and make it a hospice, but I'm not Mother Teresa. I can't do that."
- Bea Arthur Quote (DannDulin)

I'd never even been to Wrigley Field. I never even enjoyed baseball that much, but I loved being there, the crowd was lovely, and they all sang with me!
- Bea Arthur Quote

I'm not playing a role. I'm being myself, whatever the hell that is.
- Bea Arthur Quote

Keep fighting for animals by making compassionate, cruelty-free choices every day and encouraging those around you to do the same.
- Bea Arthur Quote

Making lasting gifts for animals in our estate plans is perhaps the single most important thing we can do to ensure animals have the strongest possible voice for their protection.
- Bea Arthur Quote

PETA has a proven track record of success. Each victory PETA wins for the animals is a stepping stone upon which we build a more compassionate world for all beings - and we will never give up our fight until all animals are treated with respect and kindness.
- Bea Arthur Quote

You know, I spend most of my life turning things down. There's a lot of crap out there.
- Bea Arthur Quote