Above all else, deep in my soul, I'm a tough Irishwoman.

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

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.

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

As the 1960s began, a new breed of Hollywood leading lady was emerging. She was elegant, international, and wonderfully comedic.

John Wayne was one of the greatest ambassadors for the United States that ever lived.

I have never lost my faith in God.