Most women seem to be required to pit themselves against men in dramatic situations, and the men got to pit themselves against ideas or God.

This is government. There is no entertainment.

Judy Garland was just so delicious in every way and just so honest and generous.

Most women seem to be required to pit themselves against men in dramatic situations, and the men got to pit themselves against ideas or God.

A lot of really good directors have a killer in them, as if they'd do anything to get that image. But that comes with the terrain and I don't mind it.

I've never worked for the sake of working. There's probably enough crap out there for me not to add to it.

My Brilliant Career was beautifully directed, but I had a bit of trouble with myself in it. It was a silly script, based on a book this 16-year-old girl wrote.