In a Lonely Place (1950)

Martha Stewart: Mildred Atkinson

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Quotes 

• Mildred Atkinson : Before I started to go to work at Paul's, I used to think that actors made up their own lines.

  Dixon Steele : When they get to be big stars, they usually do.

• Mildred Atkinson : [after summarizing a novel she's read]  And, you know, there are lots of little plots and things I didn't even tell you about!

  Dixon Steele : Thank you.

• [referring to the book Dixon is supposed to adapt into a screenplay] 

  Mildred Atkinson : Oh I think it'll make a dreamy picture, Mr. Steele. What I call an epic.

  Dixon Steele : And what do you call an epic?

  Mildred Atkinson : Well, you know - a picture that's REAL long and has lots of things going on.

• Mildred Atkinson : It must be WONDERFUL to be a writer!

  Dixon Steele : [sarcastically]  Oh, thrilling!