I've been a diva since I was four.

What, do you think that feminism means you hate men?

I do have a lot of difficulty figuring out what I want to be working on, but what's the alternative? To be one of those people who has a million things they want to do, and then never does any of them? And then where will you be?

With fame, I'm able to create more. With every success, you have more freedom to create.

I've got a Grammy and Emmy, I'd like to have a Tony.

Before I became famous I had a very full life, and that gave me a lot to pick from. I always use everything. It always comes in handy. Working with animals... Well, I just enjoyed that. That was the most peaceful time.

You can't make your kids what you want them to be. They are who they are and you have to help them to succeed in the world as best you can.