When I was in England doing Romeo and Juliet as a child star, I was interviewed by the British press, who are even more vicious and cruel than the Americans. So I have been extremely guarded ever since.

I had a burning ambition. Otherwise, I wouldn't have accomplished it

In my day, people didn't do nude scenes. I mean they didn't exist.

I am interested in the art. I'm a professional woman

When I was in England doing Romeo and Juliet as a child star, I was interviewed by the British press, who are even more vicious and cruel than the Americans. So I have been extremely guarded ever since.

Security has no place in the life of an actress.

You can't pretend to be a Sharon Stone or a Marilyn Monroe. You really can't fake that.