In Paris, when the picture came out [Casablanca] they weren't too pleased with it. They didn't like the political point of view. The picture was taken off immediately and was never sold to television. A while ago it was brought in and opened in five theatres in Paris, as a new movie. They had a big gala opening where I appeared and people were absolutely crazy about it.

I don't think anyone has the right to intrude in your life, but they do. I would like people to separate the actress and the woman.

Just give the Italians a chance for drama and they take it with both hands.

I made so many films which were more important, but the only one people ever want to talk about is that one with [Humphrey Bogart].

Be yourself. The world worships the original.

The best way to keep young is to keep going in whatever it is that keeps you going. With me that's work, and a lot of it. And when a job is finished, relax and have fun.

my life has been wonderful. I have done what I felt like. I was given courage and I was given adventure and that has carried me along. And then also a sense of humor and a little bit of common sense. It has been a very rich life.