I grew up in a time when it would never have occurred to anyone to tell me there was anything I couldn't do.

I am the American Dream. I am the epitome of what the American Dream basically said. It said you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done.

If you're willing to stand for what you believe in ... you won't need advice from me, because you will be able to handle whatever comes.

Her least favorite thing: VOLUNTARY IGNORANCE

We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.

The art of acting is to be other than what you are.

An actress can only play a woman. I'm an actor, I can play anything.