“Mom was the greatest influence of my childhood. She wanted to save me ...” — Ethel Waters Quote

“Mom was the greatest influence of my childhood. She wanted to save me from the vice, lust, and drinking that was all about me.”

“All my life I've been prejudiced against wealthy people.”

“I have reason to be shy. I've been hurt plenty.”

“Nowhere in this country should we have laws that permit drinking and driving or drinking in vehicles that are on American highways. This is not rocket science. We know how to prevent this, and 36 states do.”

“When I had my son, I slowed down drinking a lot. You know, I turned from a party girl and having fun to being focused. I made sure that I kept everything in perspective.”

“I don't know what to do with myself between films. I end up doing unhealthy things like shopping or drinking. I'm pretty schizophrenic about it.”