I really wanted to be an opera soprano.

I was born into the most remarkable and eccentric family I could possibly have hoped for.

Charles Laughton signed me to my first movie contract at 17. He later asked my parents if he could adopt me.

To be part of the creation, I must act humbly. I'll take that over a goddess any day!

There's a terrible truth for many women in the picture business: Aging typically takes its toll and means fewer and less desirable roles.

I had always been a tomboy - I still am, at heart.

Working with Ty Power was exciting. In those days, he was the biggest romantic swashbuckler in the world. Murderously handsome! But what I loved most about Ty Power was his wicked sense of humor.