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

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

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

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

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

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.

I knew that Jamaica Inn was going to make me a star.