There's a rebel lying deep in my soul. Anytime anybody tells me the trend is such and such, I go the opposite direction. I hate the idea of trends. I hate imitation; I have a reverence for individuality.

[Her secret didn’t surprise Eastwood one bit. He says her plain-and-simple determination to play the part is in large part why the film turned out so well.] This is just another step in her path to greatness, ... She's the best there is, as good an actress as I've worked with.

You should never give up your inner self.

Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.

Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are.

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself.