Ellen Burstyn

“The first half of my life I went to school, the second half of my life I got an education.”

“I believe in the power of laughter. I believe that it's a healing force.”

“For me, the camera is a character. It's a presence. It's a partner.”

“I'm not a religious person, but I'm a spiritual person. I'm a seeker.”

“I think of life as a book. I'm at a new chapter. I'm ready for a new chapter.”

“It's a wonderful thing to be able to act, to tell stories, to be a part of a story, to be a part of another person's life.”

“I always wanted to be a star. I always knew I was going to be a star.”

“Age is a number, and mine is unlisted.”

“I see my life as a series of miracles.”

“What a lovely surprise to finally discover how unlonely being alone can be.”

“I don't believe in aging. I believe in forever altering one's aspect to the sun.”

“I'm a work in progress, and I'm a good friend to myself.”

“We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire.”

“You have to be willing to be a fool to be a great artist.”

“My favorite thing is to go where I've never been.”