I am a Bette. Or a Joan. You decide.

Check out this quiz that can tell you which Hollywood icon you are. It's probably not the soundest science but who doesn't love a quiz and Hollywood icons?
I scored high as a Joan or a Bette but I think Bette fits me better. What do you think?

You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"

Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.

How to Get Along with Me

• * Stand up for yourself... and me.
• * Be confident, strong, and direct.
• * Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.
• * Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.
• * Give me space to be alone.
• * Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.
• * I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.
• * When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.

What I Like About Being a Bette

• * being independent and self-reliant
• * being able to take charge and meet challenges head on
• * being courageous, straightforward, and honest
• * getting all the enjoyment I can out of life
• * supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me
• * upholding just causes

What's Hard About Being a Bette

• * overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to
• * being restless and impatient with others' incompetence
• * sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it
• * never forgetting injuries or injustices
• * putting too much pressure on myself
• * getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right

Bettes as Children Often

• * are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit
• * are sometimes loners
• * seize control so they won't be controlled
• * figure out others' weaknesses
• * attack verbally or physically when provoked
• * take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings

Bettes as Parents

• * are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted
• * are sometimes overprotective
• * can be demanding, controlling, and rigid

• You are a Joan -- "I need to succeed" Joans are energetic, optimistic, self-assured, and goal oriented.

  How to Get Along with Me

• * Leave me alone when I am doing my work.
• * Give me honest, but not unduly critical or judgmental, feedback.
• * Help me keep my environment harmonious and peaceful.
• * Don't burden me with negative emotions.
• * Tell me you like being around me.
• * Tell me when you're proud of me or my accomplishments.

What I Like About Being a Joan

• * being optimistic, friendly, and upbeat
• * providing well for my family
• * being able to recover quickly from setbacks and to charge ahead to the next challenge
• * staying informed, knowing what's going on
• * being competent and able to get things to work efficiently
• * being able to motivate people

What's Hard About Being a Joan

• * having to put up with inefficiency and incompetence
• * the fear on not being -- or of not being seen as -- successful
• * comparing myself to people who do things better
• * struggling to hang on to my success
• * putting on facades in order to impress people
• * always being "on." It's exhausting.

Joans as Children Often

• * work hard to receive appreciation for their accomplishments
• * are well liked by other children and by adults
• * are among the most capable and responsible children in their class or school
• * are active in school government and clubs or are quietly busy working on their own projects

Joans as Parents

• * are consistent, dependable, and loyal
• * struggle between wanting to spend time with their children and wanting to get more work done
• * expect their children to be responsible and organized