A sense of belonging is a sine qua non of healthy psychological functioning everywhere. Such a sense, beginning in infancy and continuing throughout life, comes about by experiencing mutual empathy; by sensing oneself as part of a whole, which recognizes and accepts that one is a member.

Some time ago, I told Larry King that I planned to live to be 102. I still do.

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

I am like many of the women I have played onscreen.

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

How could you get angry with Jackie Gleason?

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