I taught Sandra Bullock when no one knew who she was. I talked her out of quitting. I put her in a showcase.

I really think that women should be allowed to be more European, in this country.

I made a conscious decision back then that I would rather be the best actress who ever lived than the most famous one.

A lot of my joy this year has been to give away awards to young people, no matter of race, creed or color, because they were a terrific violinist or a terrific dancer.

I always told, Sandra Bullock was my student when she was younger, I always told her it's important that we hold on to our insecurity, the wisdom of insecurity.

I have some great stories and I will get around to writing a book.

She was a genius, my mother.