I think family matters to me enormously. In fact, family is the first priority. If my family is good, I can do anything. If they're not, I'm a basket case.

If you just literally stand still for a while, listen and think, things will eventually get sorted out.

I hate the word wholesome.

If the director says you can do better, particularly in a love scene, then it is rather embarrassing.

In the old days it was important, but not as important as it is today, to keep making success after success after success. It's terrifying today. You can maybe have one so-so movie but you've got to come back with another that's huge, if possible, and that must be very, very difficult for young talent.

The music and lyrics of Rodgers & Hammerstein connect seamlessly. Singing those beautiful songs was a joyous experience for me, and one that I will never forget.

Garry Marshall is a joy. I feel so utterly safe in his hands.