Everything that I've done in my life was to lead me to my work with the animals.

Birds I am fine with - spiders are an entirely different matter.

As far as I know, Vera Miles had a terrible time with Hitchcock, and she wanted to get out of the contract. He didn't let her. She did 'Psycho,' and I believe, if you look at 'Psycho,' there isn't one close up of Vera, not one. After that, she would never even speak about him to anyone.

I really need to work. People think that I'm no longer interested in acting and only interested in work-ing with the animals. Obviously I have given that impression, but it is not how I feel. I think I'm a good actor. I think I look OK. I don't understand why I'm not working all the time.

I have a strong Lutheran background, and my parents instilled in me strong morals.

I don't know if you have ever been the object of someone's obsession - but if it's not of your desire, it is horrible. It is really awful.

One lion thinks it's just hilarious to tackle us. He's very funny about it... and we always know when it will happen.