I had been told by so many people that I was going to be nominated, that I should be nominated, that there wasn't any question about my being nominated. I don't think it was a surprise.

A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets.

I do not need a man. I am devoted to masturbation. I think it's probably one of the most pleasurable experiences in life.

The great actresses and actors receive awards for great roles in great films.

When I was little I thought, isn't it nice that everybody celebrates on my birthday? Because it's July 4th.

I'm amazed. When I was 40, I thought I'd never make 50. And at 50 I thought the frosting on the cake would be 60. At 60, I was still going strong and enjoying everything.

I have enjoyed acting very much, because I know it's not for real!

When I graduated from Santa Monica High in 1927, I was voted the girl most likely to succeed. I didn't realize it would take so long.

When I went back to New York with somewhat of a name, they didn't want movie actresses.

It was a struggle treating Claude Rains as my lover, but we were friendly. It was no great love affair.

I wanted to be on the stage, doing very important emotional roles.

The beauty of wisdom lies in simplicity and humility.

Eyes can't speak ...but some people can understand what eyes want to speak!!!

Dude, I throw a stick. Come on. I get paid a pretty good salary to throw a stick.

Afflictions are... if we can so take them, our share in the Passion of Christ

For, once begun, Your task is easy; half the work is done.

Possession, they say, is eleven points of the law.

Hanson? Yeah, I've heard of them, I saw them perform and they have an interesting sound. I wish them every success.

Ain't nothin' to it, but to do it.

At a moment that comes rarely in the life of a country. It is a time when destiny is ours to hold.

I was certainly naïve about the judicial system in America. There's a lot of people who are in prison who are innocent. The system is very flawed.