“Audiences are the same all over the world, and if you entertain them, ...” — Liza Minnelli Quote

Audiences are the same all over the world, and if you entertain them, they'll respond.

I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend, Dudley Moore.

I mean, I inherited the disease of alcoholism, and I learned early to get help when I needed it.

To the general public, show business may just mean the artistic part, but the dollar and cents element is the reality every performer has to face.

I feel like there's a world of possibilities out there.

Our films have the ability to tell global audiences who we are, and this is something the government should feel compelled to protect. My film, 'Bend it Like Beckham,' for example, would not have been made without the backing and support of the U.K. Film Council.

We have to reach out to younger audiences. They need to see how they can see themselves as black women.

It was tough doing 'Underneath the Lintel' in New Jersey in the wintertime, but rewarding. Those audiences were lively and interactive. On-stage was great, but off-stage was difficult.

No matter what kind of film audiences pay money to watch, they definitely expect to be entertained. They want to forget the outside world and have a good laugh while watching a movie.