I had art as a major, along with English, French and History. I had dance, modern dance. In English I was allowed to write my own poetry, which I eventually got published.

Our church has been legal since late 1960s. I've been involved since 1972. I was ordained in 1975.

I think I'm more European in personality.

In Europe you can be Sophia, you can be these older women who are considered very sexy.

With my ministry of light, part of what I do is work on the California Alliance For Arts Education.

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.