My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.

[While not directly criticizing the relief effort, she said:] This makes me so mad. This should not have happened. ... I think we all -- this country owes these people an apology.

Yes, yes, yes! Yes, you do.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health.

Acting is about going into the space, and there are just some places that I'm not willing to go.