I suppose that if I could have quit, I would have, because in those days I never wanted to be an actress, the acting was something to do while I waited for a chance to study writing and directing. But I guess I was just meant to be an actress. Because, here I am.

You have to be smart to play a dumb blonde over and over again and keep the audience's attention without extraordinary physical equipment.

It's tough when take 1 is technically okay and take 2 has better acting. Out here (Hollywood) they print the first one. That's the one where we all hit the mark on the floor and who cares about the acting.

In repose, my face looks as though I had gone through a terrible deal in the last five minutes. I have to disguise the expression and get a glassy-eyed look. That's something I learned from my dog.

Lovers have a right to betray you... friends don't.

I want a part where I can use my own hair, my own voice, and maybe even be literate.

I am not an 'instant' actor... to really do anything, I've got to try it five or six or a dozen times.