The audience is the best judge of anything. They cannot be lied to. Truth brings them closer. A moment that lags - they're gonna cough.

Moviemakers can be late to a subject, or afraid, but often they are brave and ahead of their time.

I think when I was younger, I wanted to be a star, until I became a star, and then it's a lot of work. It's work to be a star. I don't enjoy the stardom part. I only enjoy the creative process.

I just don't like the idea of her singing my songs. Who the hell does she thinks she is? The world doesn't need another Streisand! (on Diana Ross)

I'd started going to acting classes at 14, played 'Medea' at 15 and really wanted to be a classical actress.

I've considered having my nose fixed. But I didn't trust anyone enough. If I could do it myself with a mirror.

I don't read music. Not even essentially. Not even nonessentially.