“There is no reason why marriage should necessarily compel an actress to forego her career.”

A woman isn’t as old as she thinks she is. She’s as old as men think she is.

Forty-seven is nothing at all, nor is any age unless you’re a cheese.

Twins are so practical. It’s always nice to have a spare.

If only I’d known my differentness would be an asset, then my earlier life would have been much easier.

It’s bad enough that I’m an actress that wants to be recognized as an actress. Instead, I am known for doing game shows.

Film has always been hard for me, I’m basically a stage actress. I never felt comfortable in front of the camera.

At least I’m not playing other people for a change. It’s a very odd place to be… I feel I’m an actress who sings a bit.

Right now I’m the most famous silent movie actress in the world and I want to keep that for me. So I hope there’s not going to be any other silent movies.

You know, acting is very fascinating. But being an actress is not, because you become so concentrated on yourself.

I’d started going to acting classes at 14, played ‘Medea’ at 15 and really wanted to be a classical actress.

I only began to sing because I couldn’t get a job as an actress.