“I’ve never compromised who I am not ever. If I’ve gotten anywhere in my life it’s been on my own merits.”

I am a part of history whether people want to take it seriously or not.

Men aren’t necessities, they’re luxuries.

I only answer to two people, myself and God.

I felt impotent and out of control, which I really, really hate. I had to find sanctuary in a place where I could gather my thoughts and regain my strength.

Going hungry never bothered me – it was having no clothes.

I’ve been up and down so many times that I feel as if I’m in a revolving door.

Fitness – if it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body.

A girl can wait for the right man to come along but in the meantime that still doesn’t mean she can’t have a wonderful time with all the wrong ones.

The only grounds for divorce in California are marriage.

I can’t listen to my own voice, I don’t like it. You see all your mistakes when you hear your voice. You see all your imperfections.

Younger men are more supportive and a lot less demanding, and they also have more time for their relationships.

Don’t take your toys inside just because it’s raining.

I have a belief: What belongs to you, comes to you.

Some guy said to me: Don’t you think you’re too old to sing rock n’ roll? I said: You’d better check with Mick Jagger.

Living your life the way you want to live it is the most important thing so if you have to pay small prices along the way, it’s not important.

Women have to harness their power – it’s absolutely true. It’s just learning not to take the first ‘no.’ And if you can’t go straight ahead, you go around the corner.