I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.

I love animals to the extent that my home is my dog's home! Which means that nothing is too good for my Freckles-chairs, couches, beds. But I do draw the line on chipmunks nibbling at my table linens, bedding, blankets, etc.

Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.

It has been said that genius is only the power of making continuous effort. The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it. We are told that there is no failure, except in no longer trying - no defeat, except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own weakness of purpose.

I am harder on myself than anyone else could be.

As soon as I began to earn what might be called fairly large sums, I bought a car and began to explore the country around New York.

I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.