"I'm very unpredictable. Very, very impulsive. Extremely. Absolutely! Sometimes I don't know what I want to do from one day to the next. I can't enjoy anything premeditated; I just do it as I feel it. But whatever I do is motivated by honesty."
About Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate — Life and Legacy
Sharon Tate was an American actress and model whose life and career were tragically cut short. Known for her role in 'Valley of the Dolls,' Tate's work in film showcased her talent and charisma, making her a beloved figure in the 1960s. Her quotes often reflect her deep understanding of love and identity, revealing a nuanced perspective on human relationships. For instance, she once remarked on the transformative power of love, suggesting that it can shape one's identity and experiences profoundly. This insight highlights her belief that love is not just an emotion but a defining aspect of life. Tate's approach to acting was deeply personal; she viewed her characters as extensions of herself, which allowed her to explore complex emotional landscapes. Her reflections on vulnerability and authenticity resonate with audiences today, as they challenge the stigma surrounding these themes. By embracing her vulnerabilities, Tate encouraged others to do the same, fostering a sense of connection and understanding. Despite her untimely death, Sharon Tate's quotes and ideas continue to inspire discussions about identity, love, and self-expression. Her legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of authenticity and the impact of personal experiences on one's life journey.
Quote collection
Sharon Tate quotes
20 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"I guess I kind of lived in a fairytale world... looking at everything through rose-colored glasses. I probably always will, to a certain extent."
"I really think that if you live for today, tomorrow takes care of itself."
"My definition of love is being full. Complete. It makes everything lighter. Beauty is something you see. Love is something you feel."
"I used to take everything at face value. Because, when I say something, I mean it... so I used to feel that everybody else meant what they said. But of course that wasn't true. And life isn't that sweet and simple."
"Certainly. My whole life has been decided by fate. I think something more powerful than we are decides our fates for us. I know one thing – I've never planned anything that ever happened to me."
"If you just take it down to bare facts, the reason for living is the reason you make it. I mean the brain was made to create."
"When I was in school, I dreamed about becoming a psychiatrist or a ballerina. Like most girls I would dream about being a movie star too. But those dreams are the impossible kind, the kind you don't really set your heart on."
"Beauty is only a look. It has nothing to do with what I'm like inside."
"On TV, the children can watch people murdering each other, which is a very unnatural thing, but they can't watch two people in the very natural process of making love. Now, really, that doesn't make any sense, does it?"
"I honestly don't understand the big fuss made over nudity and sex in films. It's silly."
"I'm just me. If I am sexy, it's just something I do naturally, like picking up a knife and fork to eat. I think people who try to be sexy are the most unsexy people in the world."
"I guess I'm too outspoken."
"Sexiness is all in the eye of the beholder. I think it should be. Absolutely. My sex appeal, whatever it might be, isn't obvious... at least to me."
"My whole life has been decided by fate."
"Everything that's realistic has some sort of ugliness in it. Even a flower is ugly when it wilts, a bird when it seeks its prey, the ocean when it becomes violent."
"I'd like to be an American Catherine Deneuve. She plays beautiful, sensitive, deep parts with a little bit of intelligence behind them."
"I don't fool myself. I can't see myself doing Shakespeare."
"I read that I’m supposed to be Hollywood’s new sex symbol . I think I’m the most unsexy thing that ever was. I’m open for everything of course, but I’m certainly not aware of being sexy."
"I still have this teddy bear I've had since I was three...and all my boxes, all kinds of boxes. I just won't give them up. It's like if I give them up, I've given in to being a movie star."