I've never felt as nervous as I did before a track meet - literally, stomach going crazy - 'cause it was just so difficult.
At just 16 years old, I was told that my back would never be the same again. My well-being had been neglected for the opportunity to win a gold medal.
My first gold medal, at my first Olympics, is kind of a surprise to me. I never thought I would be in this position, but I'm so blessed and honored to be on the medal stand.
You just never know when you're living in a golden age.
Golden rule of life: never underestimate your rivals.
It was hard growing up because there was nothing close. I never went to a golf tournament.
I've never seen 'Gone with the Wind.' I don't know if that's something to be embarrassed about, but I know that I should have seen that movie by now.
I have never connected with 'Gone With the Wind.' 'Lawrence of Arabia' leaves me cold.
Certain formats should never be forgotten, 'Blind Date' for instance, because 'Britain's Got Talent' is really 'New Faces' or 'The Gong Show,' whilst we're basically 'Opportunity Knocks.'
I never want to hold myself up as the poster child of the successful mother-businesswoman. It's a total 'Gong Show.' I won't pretend. When you do so many things, something always suffers. You just can't be great at everything.
A good actor must never be in love with anyone but himself.
There are a lot of good actors who work forever and never make one good thing.
Good art is never made in studio. Good art I make in life.
I never have any problem getting enthusiastic with a good song and a good band.
I never mind contorting myself for a good cause.
Hey, you must be doin' good, 'cause I never hear from you.
I didn't have a good childhood because I never could get along with other kids. I was the child that sat in the corner eating lunch by herself.
A book is good company. It is full of conversation without loquacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, but pursues you never.
I survived because I never took on big responsibilities in my private life. In the early days, I lived on two or three pounds a week and learned to cook - and I'm a good cook - because I had to. Even when I went on holiday, I stayed in other people's houses.
David Boreanaz is actually a very good director and he directed one of our episodes. Excellent director, knew exactly what he wanted. We never had long days with David. He was great, he knew exactly what he wanted and he's a fantastic director.
