There are certain stars who are not actors. I don't want to be that type.

- Natalie Wood

If I didn't believe in what I'm doing, I'd rather go to work in a dime store.

- Natalie Wood

Almost every girl falls in love with the wrong man, I suppose it's part of growing up.

- Natalie Wood

Stardom is only a by-product of acting. I don't think being a movie star is a good enough reason for existing.

- Natalie Wood

The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby.

- Natalie Wood

My mother used to tell me, No matter what they ask you, always say yes. You can learn later.

- Natalie Wood

Not even analysis, by itself, can transform you. You must still do the changing yourself.

- Natalie Wood

I've been terrified of the water, and yet it seems I'm forced to go into in on every movie that I make.

- Natalie Wood

At night, when the sky is full of stars and the sea is still you get the wonderful sensation that you are floating in space.

- Natalie Wood