"I don't think my looks are modern. I always imagined I'd end up doing Chekhov, Ibsen and Shakespeare all my life and never play a contemporary character."

“Taking the child's point of view demands good will, time, and effort on the part of parents. The child is the clear beneficiary. Parents who make the effort to understand their children's point of view are likely to treat children fairly and in an age-appropriate manner.”

Source : David Elkind (2009). “Ties That Stress: The New Family Imbalance”, p.108, Harvard University Press

“The Eurogroup decisions are always taken unanimously.”

“My image is me. I talk for myself. I didn't become this person others wanted me to be.”

Source : "Personal Quotes/ Biography". www.imdb.com.

“There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.”

Source : In Harold Atkins and Archie Newman Beecham Stories (1978) p. 27

“We met financial expectations for the quarter in a difficult economic environment. We also signed a two-year programming agreement with Home & Garden Television to launch two new cable television series, and launched the Martha Stewart Kids magazine These initiatives provide future revenue and earnings growth for the brand and build long-term value for shareholders.”

“Writing is like pulling your hair out. You have nothing, and you can't think of anything, but you have to think of something.”

“Peace of mind is much better than giving them a piece of your mind.”

“I love the confidence! I am who I am, and I know who I am. I respect what you have to say, but I'm not listening to you, and your opinion is not affecting me. I am a 49-year-old woman. Don't tell me! That's what I love!”