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

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.

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

In the case of Marilyn and John Kennedy, I think they did affect change.

My activism and sexual revolution in New York was a factor.

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

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