Compared to dancing, films seemed to me to be the work of lay bums. There was no physical pain; it was enough to say and imagine what was in the script. It was very easy for me.

For most of my career, I've played roles that were written for other actresses.

I chose the most explosive dress I could find. I put a ton of makeup on and some great round earrings. I looked like Jennifer Jones in Duel in the Sun.

I had made a deal with my husband that while I was shooting, I shouldn't be bothered-no visits to the set. Of my marriage, I can only remember being alone all the time, running away, flying from one place to the next.

I made four or five films a year, and I still had enough time to grow desperate.

I had to gain weight until I looked like a seal so I could compete with the real whores who played the other roles. I was fat as a barrel.

I didn't go to school a lot.

I had to force things to happen.

I like men with some belly who are a little over the hill.