I come from a small town in Maryland. I came to California in 1972 to begin Maude.

But that's one of the nice things about doing a stage show, if something doesn't work out, you have the luxury of working on it over time.

I really cut my teeth on off-off-off Broadway shows.

Many years ago, I was in a Broadway show and I had to wear a fox fur around my shoulders. One day my hand touched one of the fox's legs. It seemed to be in two pieces. Then it dawned on me.... her leg had probally been snapped in two by the steel trap that had caught it.

PETA has a proven track record of success. Each victory PETA wins for the animals is a stepping stone upon which we build a more compassionate world for all beings - and we will never give up our fight until all animals are treated with respect and kindness.

Making lasting gifts for animals in our estate plans is perhaps the single most important thing we can do to ensure animals have the strongest possible voice for their protection.

At least I'm not playing other people for a change. It's a very odd place to be... I feel I'm an actress who sings a bit.