It turns out that our notions of what a 'self' is and how it might feel fulfilled have no more objective status than most of the rest of reality. It seems we make ourselves up as we go along.

Being an Irishwoman means many things to me. An Irishwoman is strong and feisty. She has guts and stands up for what she believes in. She believes she is the best at whatever she does and proceeds through life with that knowledge. She can face any hazard that life throws her way and stay with it until she wins. She is loyal to her kinsmen and accepting of others. She's not above a sock in the jaw if you have it coming.

When How Green Was My Valley finally wrapped, I thought John Ford was a walking god.

After I got to Hollywood, I resented that I didn't get a crack at more dramatic roles because I photographed so beautifully.

When you try to battle with John Ford, you have to give in.

It turns out that our notions of what a 'self' is and how it might feel fulfilled have no more objective status than most of the rest of reality. It seems we make ourselves up as we go along.

Comedy is difficult, especially slapstick. The trick is to have fun while you are performing it.