I always learned to be philanthropic... to give back.

It's always nice to remember and honor the old folks. Today, even though I'm getting old, I honor those who are older.

Because of the power of television, I was visible to everybody all over the world. But there are many things in the theater that are more fulfilling and that I look forward to doing more. But really, I love it all: theater, film, television.

We used to listen to all the marvelous operas on records. Music was a very important part of our lives.

I can't even go to Barbados without people wanting to hug me and 'Oh, Mrs. Garrett!', you know, it really had an impact on their lives.

I feel that sex should be part of something more meaningful than just being something casual. Television should be a little more responsible because today you can get HIV or you can get pregnant if you don't have someone guiding you along. I'm not a prude, but I think the television industry has a responsibility to the community, especially the teenage community.