Cybill Shepherd

“Chemically, I'm not a depressive. I'm a manic-depressive.”

“It's hard to get a role in Hollywood that is not a hooker or a senior citizen.”

“The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart.”

“I've learned that you can't have everything and do everything at the same time.”

“If you want to get rid of a man, I suggest you start writing.”

“I'm a survivor. And I'm not through yet.”

“It's hard to be a woman. You must think like a man, act like a lady, look like a young girl, and work like a horse.”

“You don't have to be a 'person of influence' to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they've taught me.”

“I have the same problem as Marilyn Monroe. We attract people the way honey does bees, but they're generally the wrong kind of people.”

“Humor is the only way to stay alive.”

“I'm not afraid of aging. I'm afraid of not aging.”

“I've been a blonde and a brunette and I can tell you that blonds get treated better.”

“I think it's important to be in touch with your body.”

“I've always been a feminist.”

“You just have to keep on doing what you do. It's the lesson I get from my husband; he just says, 'Keep going. Start by starting.'”

“Cherish your own emotions and never undervalue them.”

“It's a wonder I'm even alive.”

“Vanilla is fine, but I'd rather have chocolate.”

“I have the love of my life telling me I'm the man of his life.”

“I don't think you can be a good actor and not be in touch with your emotions.”