The Mentally Ill Frighten And Embarrass Us.

With The Hugely Talented Women I've Worked With Or Observed, It's Not A Question About Temperament Or Ego; It's A Question About Getting It Right. If They've Got A Reputation For Being Difficult It's Usually Because They Just Don't Suffer Fools.

So You Have The Challenge Of Just Learning The Lines, Period, And Not Only Learning Them, But Learning Them To The Extent That You Assimilate Them, So That You're Not Worried About What The Next Word Is Coming Out Of Your Mouth When It Comes To Doing A Scene. And You're Also In The Trenches With The Writers, Just In The Wonderful Kind Of Back And Forth Of How Is It Best To Say Something, Even If It Involves Four Or Five Words. I Love That Kind Of Thing.

When You're Playing A Man, You Can Look Tired And Horrible And You Still Look Okay. As A Woman, If You're Tired, It's Terrible. It Was Such A Luxury Not Having To Worry About That.

Good Roles Are Hard To Find No Matter What Age.

Be Aware Of Your Inner Voice And Follow It, Even Though Most Of The Time It Will Tell You The Most Uncomfortable Path To Choose.