Lauren Bacall pictured at her home in Beverly Hills in the 1950s

The world according to Lauren Bacall:

"Imagination is the highest kite one can fly."

"I am not a has-been. I am a will be."

"Patience was not my strong point."

"I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that."

"I figure if I have my health, can pay the rent and I have my friends, I call it 'content.'"

"Find me a man who's interesting enough to have dinner with and I'll be happy."

"Stardom isn't a profession, it's an accident."

"I put my career in second place throughout both my marriages and it suffered. I don't regret it. You make choices. If you want a good marriage, you must pay attention to that. If you want to be independent, go ahead. You can't have it all."

Photos: Rex Features, Words: Anna Brech

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