I don't take characters home with me.

The name Sissy came because my brothers called me that.

I've always been a people-watcher, and as an actor, later, I just mined all those little details.

When I started out in independent films in the early 70s, we did everything for the love of art. It wasn't about money and stardom. That was what we were reacting against. You'd die before you'd be bought.

I don't take characters home with me.

Most things in my life I had before leaving home. Values, support, great family. I was shaped at an early age. A musician playing guitar, I wanted to be a folk singer.

When I'm pushing myself, testing myself, that's when I'm happiest. That's when the rewards are greatest.