I do not need a man. I am devoted to masturbation. I think it's probably one of the most pleasurable experiences in life.

Claude Rains was what we call an actor's actor. He was very involved with himself and his performance.

I never had a great role in a great film.

I quit after my seven-year contract with Universal was up. I quit for 33 years.

I'm amazed. When I was 40, I thought I'd never make 50. And at 50 I thought the frosting on the cake would be 60. At 60, I was still going strong and enjoying everything.

I just finished my 11th book last week, so I'm ready to start the next one.

I had been told by so many people that I was going to be nominated, that I should be nominated, that there wasn't any question about my being nominated. I don't think it was a surprise.