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 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.

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

I've been very, very successful. It's very satisfying to me.

I never had a great role in a great film.

The great actresses and actors receive awards for great roles in great films.

I wanted to be on the stage, doing very important emotional roles.