"You know, my hair is very upsetting to people, but it's upsetting on purpose. It is important to look old so that the young will not be afraid of dying. People don't like old women. We don't honor age in our society, and we certainly don't honor it in Hollywood."

"A critic is someone who never actually goes to the battle, yet who afterwards comes out shooting the wounded."

"Love is as strict as acting. If you want to love somebody, stand there and do it. If you don't, don't. There are no other choices."

"I'm interested in playing old ladies because I am becoming one. And I want to become a very good one!"