There's something exciting about being afraid.

I think it's the wrong way around to say when you get older move to the country. I think when you get older you move to New York. If you're a nice broad they'll look after you.

I care about money, very much. I want it. I don't ever want to be without it. My mother once said about me, 'Elaine has to have money.'

Fear is the base of what everybody does wrong in their lives.

Drama drama drama. The public wants it, so let them get the whole ugly mess. Why not?

I love audiences. My God, the best friends in the world!

I don't wear a wig. I'd feel terrible onstage with a wig. I hate to be so 'Actors Studio'-ish, but I like to feel it's me out there.