The fact is, I never wanted to be a movie star.

I never forget, remember that. Not an action, not a name, not a face.

It took a long time, but I have learned that you just can't take anything you want out of life without putting something back in exchange.

Believe me, when an actress is told that her very name is synonymous with bad acting, she's had it.

I had highfalutin ideas about being a serious actress when I was 16, 17, and first signed at Universal. I was so flattered to be asked to be in the movies - the idea of being paid to act was heady stuff.

Ive always felt robbed of something by people not knowing I was a Jew.

The fact is, I never wanted to be a movie star.