I just became a singer, because I could never get work as an actress.

It’s like an American tradition. A person gets successful and then he’s supposed to change for the worse. It’s silly.

I do have friends that are Republicans, and we have very spirited conversations on a whole range of issues. I am often baffled by why they are Republicans, but I enjoy the dialogue and can move beyond politics to find common ground in my personal relationships.

My mother never really thought I could become anything.

I got sent to a health camp when I was about 6 years old, and we all had to wear the same starchy blue uniform. The lady who took care of me after school knit me a burgundy sweater. It was the only thing that gave me any individuality.

I wish I could be like Shaw who once read a bad review of one of his plays, called the critic and said: 'I have your review in front of me and soon it will be behind me.'

Being a celebrity is a no-win situation. If you get along with your co-star you're having an affair, if you don't you're having a feud.