East Hampton happens to have been the first place in the world where I was a star, a real star with a star pasted above my name on the dressing-room door.

The average housewife goes to the restaurant to relax and enjoy the food. But when Eva walks in, she becomes the center of attention.

I learned early that you only have so much energy to give. You have to spend it correctly.

If a man is truly in love, the most beautiful woman in the world couldn’t take him away. Maybe for a few days, but not forever.

I made up my mind to be an actress when I was 4 years old.

Most people don’t need to work as hard as I do.

I’m a workaholic. Before long I’m traveling on my nervous energy alone. This is incredibly exhausting.

I’ve always known I would be a success, but I was surprised at the way it came.

My first husband, yes, I eloped with him from Hungary against my mother’s wishes.

My co-workers expect me to be late and temperamental.

I was the first actress in the family, and I am still the only actress in the family. I shouldn’t be saying it, but it slipped out!

There was no way I could live in Hollywood and not become an actress.

The only thing you have to know are your words.

I love the fast lane.

I should have been smart enough to stay happy. But my ambition ruled my life.

After all the work I’ve done, why should I suddenly be treated as a bona fide actress?

East Hampton happens to have been the first place in the world where I was a star, a real star with a star pasted above my name on the dressing-room door.

It’s sheer torture. I have to be up with the chickens every day and go to work on my body. I hate it, but I do it.

I’m acting when I serve as a hostess, when I run my wig business. I was born to act, and life itself is the greatest part.

Love is a game that two can play and both win.

Marriage is too interesting an experiment to be tried only once.