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.

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

I'm on Governor Gray Davis' California Alliance Towards Education to bring the arts back to high schools.

I certainly was one of the instigators in the 1960s of freedom of expression.

So, I think that Marilyn, what she gave the world, and in many ways Kennedy too, was that they had dreams and they didn't allow anybody to take away their dreams.

My favorite actresses were Geraldine Paige, Anne Bancroft and Kim Stanley.

Everyone should have a moment with Ron Howard in their life to give you faith in our industry.