The depth of John Candy's talent did surprise me. He was one of my all-time favorite leading men.

Comedy is quite difficult, you have to be able to have fun and portray that sense of fun to the audience watching you.

When I was young, I was told that I had a sulky, pouty face.

I saw myself as Joan of Arc.

Speaking as an actress, I wish all actors would be more like Duke Wayne. And speaking as a person, it would be nice if all people could be honest and as genuine as he is. This is a real man.

How could you have had such a wonderful life as me if there wasn't a God directing?

John Candy knew he was going to die. He told me on his 40th birthday. He said, well, Maureen, I'm on borrowed time.