Sometimes I dread the truth of the lines I say. But the dread must never show.

When I come into the theatre I get a sense of security. I love an audience. I love people, and I act because I like trying to give pleasure to people.

My parents were French and Irish and our family even has Spanish blood-and I do so love the United States and consider myself part American.

Scarlett: You should die of shame to leave me here alone and helpless. Rhett: You helpless? (laughs) Heaven help the Yankees if they capture you.

Things are simple when you're going to die.

You can't act on an empty stomach, because you're breathing's all wrong.

Every single night I'm nervous.