“When I was 13 I asked my mother if it was possible for this to end - I...” — Linda Blair Quote

When I was 13 I asked my mother if it was possible for this to end - I'd had enough of it. And that was right about the time that we got a call for 'The Exorcist' interview.

The Exorcist has been a very interesting cross to bear.

Of all the projects I've worked on, I've never worked with another director like Billy Friedkin. I think he's a genius.

The animals are right here, right in front of us. And how we treat these companions is a test.

If I had children, I would be very selfish. I wouldn't be out doing things. But by not having kids, it makes me freer to travel the world and talk about things I feel are important.

If you grew up, and you never had a computer, and you've never used the Internet, and someone asked you if you wanted to buy a data plan, your response would be 'What's a data plan, and why would I want to use this?'

I do remember when I first went into politics, one of my competitors asked me, 'Well, Jenny Shipley, who's looking after your children?' I don't think many of my male colleagues have faced a similar question.

I remember in third grade, I asked my mom, 'How does an engine work?' So my mom bought me a book.

I once heard two ladies going on and on about the pains of childbirth and how men don't seem to know what real pain is. I asked if either of them ever got themselves caught in a zipper.