You're much better off as a love goddess to die around the age of 40.

Back then I didn't think a woman like that, or a relationship like that, could exist with complete freedom and no jealousy or possessiveness. I thought it sounded too good to be true and I was certainly convinced it wasn't the life for me!

My mother was Protestant, and in her mind life was more about work and obligations and responsibilities.

Self confidence for me is a fragile fleece.

No one has taken my heart in their hand. I haven't given it... I have lent myself, rented myself out, but never given myself.

Men still assume I must be like the girl I played in 'Emmanuelle.' John Wayne was never accused of killing people during his free time, but I'm forever stuck with the image of 'Emmanuelle.' The truth is, I should have got an Oscar for that role because I'm nothing like that woman.

I don't expect too much from the afterlife, I think that I know very well what pain is. When I think of the end of my life, I think mainly: I didn't do nothing, but I could have done more.