If my ego was out of whack and I believed I could carry anything off, that would be a stupid risk. But so far there's been no reason not to try anything.

Risk is the willingness to fail.

I often play women who are not essentially good or likable, and I often go through a stage where I hate them. Then I end up loving and defending them.

Fearlessness at twenty springs from not knowing challenges lie ahead. Fearlessness at fifty comes from having wrestled with life's challenges and learned from them.

The best role is always ahead.

Women are responsible for creating their own roles

It's fascinating how all of us, everyday, rely - at some point, to some extent, for some reason - on faith in our life. Whether it's God or not, or "Please help me!"