I'm an actress, and that's my work and my passion.

I hope the English-speaking world can see that I'm not only an Israeli actress.

For Americans I'll always be Israeli, and for Israelis I'll always be American. But I really have no need for definitions.

I've been able to work with great directors in Israel.

If you don't fight for him, you lose! Fight for him!~Nana Osaki

....you can overcome sadness, loneliness, even terrible loss. But guilt goes with you the grave.

Every morning brings new potential, but if you dwell on the misfortunes of the day before, you tend to overlook tremendous opportunities.

What's important for me is to give my daughters a well-rounded education and a mixture of people in their lives. They'll make their own choices. I think they would be good in show business.

When you enter a new experience, all that requires healing rushes to the surface . . . You have to pause.

I want my foundation built, and I want to be strong enough to deal with everything coming my way.

Memphis was almost like going to California. Beale Street was the black man's street.

It's flattering to make a picture which becomes a classic within 10 years; it's not so flattering, however, when people get the impression it's the only picture you've ever made.

I imagine these two girls next to me every time single time I'm going over those hurdles in training.

To my knowledge, no progressive educator has ever suggested that children didn't need to know the "mere facts" about the contributions of African Americans to our society.