One must take what comes, with laughter.

Playing good girls in the '30s was difficult, when the fad was to play bad girls. Actually I think playing bad girls is a bore; I have always had more luck with good girl roles because they require more from an actress.

Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realising that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time, it isn't natural.

Of course we fight. What sisters don't battle?

I was quite thin, and I didn't have to worry until I had my appendix out and a mysterious metabolic change occurred.

It's hard to keep on being civil when they ask you such annoying questions.

I read the Scriptures at the American Cathedral on Christmas and Easter; that's it. It's a task I love.