Quotes

c. 1986: "My brother John tells me the movie profession has changed completely and that I should stay where I am. He insists that I'd have to study acting, but I was told never to take lessons - that I was an instinctive actress. Most of the performances I see on TV and in movies are so self-conscious and overacted. I would think a natural actress would be welcome.

"The business has changed a lot and there was a lot of foul language". "It was not what I wanted to do. I had lived like an adult since I was 9, and it was important for me to find out who I was." (On why she retired from acting at 15)

This story (To Kill a Mockingbird) has so much to say but the lessons haven't been learned yet". "If you think racism and bigotry don't exist, look around. Racism is a learned thing and we need to be diligent about teaching our children the right thing.

"As we all do, we look back on things and see our parents in a new light. We see their flaws, sometimes understand their flaws, and still love them." (Concerning a racist Atticus Finch portrayal in Go Set a Watchman)

[2026, on the passing of her 'To Kill a Mockingbird' co-star Robert Duvall]: We really didn't know each other very well at all. We only had one day to work together, maybe two. Mr. (Robert) Mulligan, who was a brilliant director, held us from seeing each other until the scene at the door. It was really easy to believe him as Boo - as a child, I was able to just kind of live in my imagination - and he was perfect for the role. He was a very good actor, and I admired his work.