I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of my sister, Joan Fontaine ... and I appreciate the many kind expressions of sympathy that we have received.

One must take what comes, with laughter.

Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realising that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time, it isn't natural.

It's hard to keep on being civil when they ask you such annoying questions.

My sister has decided to become an actress too. It has ruined the close-knittedness of our family life.

I don't need a fantasy life as once I did. That is the life of the imagination that I had a great need for. Films were the perfect means for satisfying that need.

I read the Scriptures at the American Cathedral on Christmas and Easter; that's it. It's a task I love.

The TV business is soul-crushing, talent-destroying and human being-destroying.

I was just a mini-star when we did 'Gone With the Wind.'

Of course we fight. What sisters don't battle?

I was quite thin, and I didn't have to worry until I had my appendix out and a mysterious metabolic change occurred.

That’s the best thing about friendship. It is a gift that cannot be lost. Only thrown away.

I was only attracted to him for, like, several minutes when I first met him, but I'm attracted to everyone when I first meet them. And then it wore off. It always wears off.

A while ago, I wished upon a shooting star that one day I’d find someone to love…and now holding you in my arms makes me realize that wishes really do come true,

The eyes believe themselves the ears believe other people.

I'm sorry my existence is not very noble or sublime.

Women speaking up for themselves and for those around them is the strongest force we have to change the world.

I supported the assault weapon ban.

It [humor] inhabits the marginal.

We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another - until we speak quietly enough so that our words can be heard as well as our voices.

Management is prediction.