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.

My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace.

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

Lost in a crowd of greats, not a single Oscar. That's showbiz.

I really wanted to be an opera soprano.

Henry Fonda gave me a spanking during a scene in Spencer's Mountain.

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