So many people are called but few serve as actors, you know what I mean?

Success is a relative quotient, and fame can be ephemeral. An Oscar is something that becomes a part of your record, a tangible acknowledgement that your efforts have made a difference.

I often say the last role I played that really touched me and where I was able to access what I really am was Bonnie, which is kind of sad when you think how early in my career that was.

I am desperate and vulnerable. ... I am always terrified.... Beauty can sometimes be so very troublesome.

I'm still the little southern girl from the wrong side of the tracks who really didn't feel like she belonged.

I still have, I hope, a lot of years and there are still a lot of things I want to do.

I like being very busy. I think that's the definition of stardom, really. It's energy. It really is.