It never occurred to me that I couldn't change things that needed changing or couldn't have what I wanted if I worked hard enough and was good enough

My greatest fear when we were doing "Body Heat" was that I wouldn't be sexy. I didn't have a self-image of myself as this alluring, powerful, sexual female.

Being a sex symbol has to do with an attitude, not looks. Most men think it's looks, most women know otherwise.

You know, when you've worked with somebody before and you've worked very deeply and dangerously then you start with the relaxation and the trust right away and that lets you go even deeper, which is a lovely thing.

When someone is kissing you passionately, you feel passionate!

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.

There are still women who are not living their own lives, but living through their men or their children