I remember when I was in high school I didn't have a new dress for each special occasion. The girls would bring the fact to my attention, not always too delicately. The boys, however, never bothered with the subject. They were my friends, not because of the size of my wardrobe but because they liked me.

Naturally, there are times when every woman likes to be flattered... to feel she is the most important thing in someone's world. Only a man can paint this picture.

People respect you because they feel you've survived hard times and endured, and although you've become famous, you haven't become phony.

I learned also that the best way to keep out of trouble was by never complaining or asking for anything.

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.

No sex is wrong, if there's love in it.

No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty, even if they aren't.