I myself would like to become more disciplined within my work.

Do people ever get over being shy? I think it’s with you for life-like the color of your eyes.

Looking back, I guess I used to play-act all the time. For one thing, it meant I could live in a more interesting world than the one around me.

Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives.

I had to use my wits or else I'd have been sunk - and nothings going to sink me. Everyone was always pulling at me, tugging at me, as if they wanted a piece of me. It was always, 'do this, do that,' and not just on the job but off, too. God, I've tried to stay intact, whole.

It stirs up envy, fame does. People feel fame gives them some kind of privilege to walk up to you and say anything to you - and it won't hurt your feelings - like it's happening to your clothing.

A career is a wonderful thing, but you can't snuggle up to it at night.