I was always sad as a child, for as long as I can think back. I hated crowds of people, and used to sit in a corner by myself, just thinking.

My talents fall within definite limitations. I am not as versatile an actress as some think.

There are some who want to get married and others who don't. I have never had an impulse to go to the altar. I am a difficult person to lead.

I live like a monk: with one toothbrush, one cake of soap, and a pot of cream.

I only said, 'I want to be left alone.'

The story of my life is about back entrances, side doors, secret elevators and other ways of getting in and out of places so that people won't bother me.

I always look well when I'm near death.