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.

Public libraries are our great teachers and storytellers, and are a vital adjunct to our schools. In this day of standardized and homogenized education, a library offers individual and personalized learning opportunities second to none.

The thrill of being in front of a camera remains exactly the same.

And I think as long as a song has beautiful lyrics, I'm so happy.

I always knew I had this voice, but it wasn't until I was in my 20s that I realized I had the power to do something with it.

I think every young girl at some point in her early life wonders what it's like to be a princess. They like the idea of dressing up and the fun of it.

I love singing, and I came to absolutely adore it in the later part of my career.