I was so devastated by my second divorce that I had a nervous breakdown.

What's totally terrifying is that, unlike a musician who has a musical instrument, or a painter that's got a canvas and a brush, acting is us. Our energy, our soul, our spirits. And it's so hard because it's so vul­nerable. You're exposing everything.

I don't like the word 'calculated' because it sounds pejorative. Intentional. Intentional is better, I think. Wild in passion and intentional in expression.

Teach girls to read and to work at something where they can bring home money - and the entire balance of power shifts.

If you're ever in a situation where you're not getting served or you can't get what you need, just cry.

We all, in fact, carry so many people inside us; the only difference is that actors get paid for it, and we sort of spruce it up a bit.

Women are not forgiven for aging. Robert Redford's lines of distinction are my old-age wrinkles.