I loved playing the part of the feisty Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker

At awards time, The Exorcist was nominated in 11 categories, everybody but the janitor was up for an Oscar. There was no category for what I did.

I've always had bronchitis. I've been administered the Sacrament of Death three times for it

I'd stand in line for Confession with old people and little kids, and as the line moved up and it was getting closer to my turn, I knew that when I got into the box I would lie! Again!

I don't think the Hollywood community is interested in what I can do. That's all right. I've never looked for a job in my life, and I'm not going to start now. I have plenty to keep me busy.

My admiration for the phenomenon of Alcoholics Anonymous is boundless.

My second marriage had a lot to do with alcohol.