The [film] business is run by men, and they're basically interested in their own species, and they're not so interested in women belonging to the human race.

Culturally, it's very hard to change people's attitudes about public space.

The old forms of entertainment are not extinct. Live performances are the pinnacle. If you can something that people want to see live, then you have a great career.

I've always been lucky enough to have great audiences. It has been quite a life.

If you're frightened, you're out of luck.

I come from an overly confident place. But I'm overconfident because of feelings of inferiority.

I decided years ago not to read stories about myself anymore. Each one is a potential minefield: Whatever it says, you're bound to take it the wrong way. Why do it if you know it's going to make you miserable?