The only eight words Cary Grant wanted to be remembered by: “How can I see myself?”

The only eight words Cary Grant wanted to be remembered by: “How can I see myself?” As one of ‘Golden Age’ Hollywood’s most enduring icons, history is unlikely to forget Cary Grant. However, despite his enduring appeal, the man himself chose only eight words that he wanted to be remembered by forever. However, when Grant was asked how he’d choose to write his own place in the history books, he wasn’t quite as forthcoming. A touch on the existential side, but another sign that, even in retirement, Grant wouldn’t let his ego get the best of him.