My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be.

My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician.

There's such a thing as theater discipline. One player doesn't appropriate another's inventions.

I work as often as I want and yet I'm free as a bird.

I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes.

As far as dramas are concerned, it's considered passe for playwrights to turn out anything the average person can understand.

I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

I'll admit - I was honored to be on the cover of Time.

You gotta have a gimmick.

I've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame.