Carl G.G. Palmberg: Life's a funny thing.
Barbara Graham: Compared to what?

- Susan Hayward (as Barbara Graham) in I Want to Live! (1958)

San Quentin Capt.: [whispers] When you hear the pellets drop, count to ten. Take a deep breath. It's easier that way.
Barbara Graham: How would you know?

- Susan Hayward (as Barbara Graham) in I Want to Live! (1958)

Barbara Graham: [before go to the gas chamber] Just this once, I wish it wasn't ladies first.

- Susan Hayward (as Barbara Graham) in I Want to Live! (1958)

Barbara Graham: I never even knew the dame.
Police lieutenant: You know she's been murdered, don't you?
Barbara Graham: Yeah. So was Julius Caesar. I didn't know him either.

- Susan Hayward (as Barbara Graham) in I Want to Live! (1958)

Police Inspector: We have a tough, ugly job to do and you're making it tougher and uglier for all of us.
Barbara Graham: My heart bleeds for you. How can I help you Inspector, buy a few tickets to the policemen's ball?

- Susan Hayward (as Barbara Graham) in I Want to Live! (1958)