During rehearsals I am confronted by things very mysterious. I have terrific fights with inner demons, and it's more painful than it ever was.

It's dangerous to assert oneself.

Age protects love not, but love protects up to a certain degree before age.

As soon as an actress is past 40, they call her a grande dame. As long as I'm here in good health, I'm stable.

If you get trapped in the idea that what is most important is what image of yourself you're giving to the world, you're on a dangerous path.

I'm always amazed when young women who are having babies want their husbands to watch the babies come out. I would never allow anything like that.

I know there were things emanating from me. I was not aware of what attracted all these directors to me.