I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.

An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument. Isaac Stern takes good care of his violin. What if everybody jumped on his violin?

Some people have been unkind. If I say I want to grow as an actress, they look at my figure. If I say I want to develop, to learn my craft, they laugh. Somehow they don't expect me to be serious about my work.

Jewish men don't know anything.

Important people are much more interesting when they are drunk and seem much more like human beings.

I think one of the basic reasons men make good friends is that they can make up their minds quickly.

A kiss on the hand might feel very good, but a diamond tiara is forever.