On a very basic level, many people think celebrities have too much already, so we shouldn’t be entitled to our political opinions.

I’m interested in the truth, and unauthorized biographies are not. Yes, I would like to correct those errors someday.

My friend Quincy Jones says we won our first Grammys together in 1963. I have no recollection. I don’t even remember the room. When he showed me the picture, I remembered what I wore. But it’s like awards don’t mean anything.

A human being is only interesting if he’s in contact with himself.

I always wear the same thing at home. I can’t be bothered with jewelry. My pants have elastic waists. I like to be comfortable. There are so many more important things to worry about.

I hate tooting my own horn, but after Steven Spielberg saw Yentl, he said: “I wish I could tell you how to fix your picture, but I can’t. It’s the best film I’ve seen since Citizen Kane”.

I never liked stardom. It’s weird to me. I only like the creative process. I only like the work.

I’ll see a celadon green room in an 18th century New Hampshire house and just fall in love. Colors stay in my head.

If a man wants to get it right, he’s looked up to and respected. If a woman wants to get it right, she’s difficult or impossible. If he acts, produces and directs, he’s called multitalented. If she does the same thing, she’s called vain and egotistical.

Most awards, you know, they don’t give you unless you go and get them – did you know that? Terribly discouraging.