Gee, I never thought I had an effect on people until I was in Korea.

I’ve given pure sex appeal very little thought. If I had to think about it I’m sure it would frighten me.

But chiefly, no lies! No lies about there being a Santa Claus or about the world being full of noble and honorable people all eager to help each other and do good to each other. I'll tell her there are honor and goodness in the world, the same as there are diamonds and radium.

I think that when you are famous every weakness is exaggerated.

I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

In Hollywood a girl's virtue is much less important than her hairdo. You're judged by how you look, not by what you are. Hollywood's a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for kiss, and fifty cents for your soul. I know, because I turned down the first offer often enough and held out for the fifty.

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