The idea of a liberal media bias is simply a myth. If only it were true, we might have a more humane, open-minded, and ultimately effective public debate on the issues facing the country.

My mother told me I should be a secretary, but I wanted to be an actress from when I was very young.

One thing's for sure: now when I look at Funny Girl, I think I was gorgeous. I was too beautiful to play Fanny Brice.

I must have got my detailed, obsessive streak from my father, who was an English teacher, because my mother wasn't like me at all.

I wasn't supported, I wasn't given any self-esteem.

If a man wants to get it right, he's looked up to and respected. If a woman wants to get it right, she's difficult or impossible. If he acts, produces and directs, he's called multitalented. If she does the same thing, she's called vain and egotistical.

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