I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.

Cancer changes your life, often for the better. You learn what's important, you learn to prioritize, and you learn not to waste your time. You tell people you love them. My friend Gilda Radner used to say, 'If it wasn't for the downside, having cancer would be the best thing and everyone would want it.' That's true. If it wasn't for the downside.

It's always something

Show business is like riding a bicycle - when you fall off, the best thing to do is get up, brush yourself off and get back on again.

... I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Suddenly I had to spend all my time getting well.

[Motherhood is] the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It's huge and scary-it's an act of infinite optimism.

There is no real security except for whatever you build inside yourself.