I Don't Know Why, But I Respond

When A Young Woman Tells Me That She Wants To Become And Actor, I Say, 'no, Be A Writer. Or Go To Business School And Learn How To Run A Studio.' The Only Real Change Will Come From Behind The Scenes.

Most People I Know Of That Mix Have A Real Ability To Be In A Room With Anyone, Black Or White.

Growing Older Is Not Such A Big Deal For Me, Despite The Fears That Older Actresses Have In Hollywood. When I Hit 40, For Example, I Didn't Feel 40 - Or Whatever That Is Supposed To Feel Like.

It Gave Me Strength And Toughness Because I Had To Face Reality, No Matter How Uncomfortable Or Painful It Was.

You Have To Get The Audience Invested Even If You're Doing Something That They Think Is Dumb, It's Kind Of What These Movies Are All About.