I'm living out a childhood fantasy. Our... by Patty Duke | We Heart Quotes

actress Television screenwriter Childhood advocate

I'm living out a childhood fantasy. Our house is in a historic district of a small town that I used to read about in storybooks.

- Patty Duke

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I can't even remember how many times I tried to kill myself.

- Patty Duke

Words Time Life

Actors take risks all the time. We put ourselves on the line. It is creative to be able to interpret someone's words and breathe life into them.

- Patty Duke

Life People

I believe that all the important people in my life prior to 1982 were victimized by my illness.

- Patty Duke

Want

I'm not sure I want all my neuroses cleared up.

- Patty Duke

Help

If I have any message for others, it is to go for help early and not to be a resistant patient.

- Patty Duke

Women

The Eleanor Roosevelt Award that I received for women's rights activities is one I treasure.

- Patty Duke

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