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

I had no idea that he was going to write that, but I've always believed that insecurity was what would keep you always in your innocence, no matter what the business did.

My attitude is always one of sensuality, aggressive enthusiasm and a kind of outrageousness in my expression.

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

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

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

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.