I got married because I wanted to do something that was more than I understood, because my feelings were more than I understood.

The time it takes to get something done is the time it takes.

Singing in Yiddish was a great thrill for me and came about through Joe Papp, the founder of The Public Theater.

During 'Chicago Hope,' I never let directors talk to me, because I was so spoiled. I started off with people like Milos Forman, Sidney Lumet, James Lapine, unbelievably gifted people. So there I was saying, 'Don't talk to me, I don't want your opinion.' I behaved abominably.

If you stand too close to a painting - all you see are patches of color, if you stand too far back, you can't see any of the detail.

I can't believe this, I'm arguing with a woman!

I moved to New York to go to Julliard Drama School. Didn't sing a single note of music.