Both my parents were actors. I was schooled to think that acting was an important social service, that it was something that human beings need.

You know, my hair is very upsetting to people, but it's upsetting on purpose. It is important to look old so that the young will not be afraid of dying. People don't like old women. We don't honor age in our society, and we certainly don't honor it in Hollywood.

Sweat makes good friendship cement.

I'm interested in playing old ladies because I am becoming one. And I want to become a very good one!

The director's job is full of all sorts of annoyances and details - like how many cars are on the street. Ugh. I don't want it. I like my gig. And I feel that for the next 30 years or so I can keep learning more about it.

I went into the family business. To me, it was the norm and not the exception.

Everyone's life is a train wreck. Your life happens to be a high-class train wreck.