I wanted to be what my high-school civics and history teacher thought of as a good American. That automatically involved taking an interest in government.

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

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.

I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of my sister, Joan Fontaine ... and I appreciate the many kind expressions of sympathy that we have received.

I had a very big crush on Errol Flynn during 'Captain Blood.' I thought he was absolutely smashing for three solid years, but he never guessed. Then he had one on me but nothing came of it. I'm not going to regret that; it could have ruined my life.

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

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