I can't even remember how many times I tried to kill myself

I think my real depressions started when I was about 16 and doing The Patty Duke Show. I would go to bed at about 10 o'clock on a Friday night and not get up again until 6:30 Monday morning

Human beings have speculated about the relationship between inspiration and insanity for centuries.

My recovery from manic depression has been an evolution, not a sudden miracle.

The doctors must tell you that one of the risks of surgery is that you might die. This poor doctor was talking to an actress. It was very dramatic to me. To him, it was just a thing he had to say

When I'm 80 and sitting in a rocking chair listening to the Rolling Stones, there is absolutely no way I'm going to feel old or forget my younger days.

I'm not sure I want all my neuroses cleared up