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.

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.

There certainly is such a thing as screen chemistry, although I don't believe you find it frequently.

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.

My sister has decided to become an actress too. It has ruined the close-knittedness of our family life.

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

I would prefer to live forever in perfect health, but if I must at some time leave this life, I would like to do so ensconced on a chaise longue, perfumed, wearing a velvet robe and pearl earrings, with a flute of champagne beside me and having just discovered the answer to the last problem in a British cryptic crossword.