What could be more beautiful than a dear old lady growing wise with age? Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.

I think animals help us live; they've helped me live. It was only when I began to devote myself to protecting animals that I blossomed completely. Taking care of them, looking out for them, has given my life true meaning, a meaning I hope future generations can experience.

I am astonished and surprised that someone could consider making a film about me without talking to me about it.

I had lots of opportunities to survive this [popularity] madness. Madame de Staël said, "Glory is the bright mourning of happiness."

I only live in the world of animal protection. I speak only of that. I think only of that. I am obsessed.

I don't think when I make love.

If I upset some notions and went against established rules, that wasn't part of what I wanted to do. It wasn't my goal.