You don't go to a comedy and try to laugh. You laugh in spite of yourself. You don't just come on stage and cry. Something has pushed you to cry.

It's true, I've become one of those grumpy older women.

I've learnt to listen. I don't think I always did listen.

I've had very close relationships with some twentieth-century writers.

You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend.

Acting attracts shy people and show-offs.

I have spent my whole life educating myself.