My father had a very simple view of life: you don’t get anything for nothing. Everything has to be earned, through work, persistence and honesty. My father also had a deep charm, the gift of winning our trust. He was the kind of man with whom many people dream of spending an evening.

As an unmarried woman, I was thought to be a danger.

Hollywood amuses me. Holier-than-thou for the public and unholier-than-the-devil in reality

I am basically a feminist. I think that women can do anything they decide to do.

I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds, and who was a kind and loving person. I would like to leave the memory of a human being with a correct attitude and who did her best to help others.

Our life dictates a certain kind of wardrobe.

Although I’ve played a wide variety of roles, I’ve never had the chance to act in a story written specially for me. It’s a pity as they are the only stories that really let you reveal your personality.