I've lived through a lifetime of crises and survived.

I don't look upon my divorces as mistakes. Those marriages were right for the Bess that made that decision at that time.

Men go after me, and I choose among them.

I've lived through a lifetime of crises and survived.

You can't be beautiful and hate because hate is a corroding disease and affects the way you look. ... You can't hide it - ever. It shows in your eyes. It warps your expression. It affects your character, your personality.

I'm not conniving - that has a pejorative context. I'm not sitting in back rooms making deals. That's not my style.

To fall in love is awfully simple, but to fall out of love is simply awful.