I can't tell you what I had for breakfast, but I can sing every single word of rock and roll.
— Patty Duke
Human beings have speculated about the relationship between inspiration and insanity for centuries.
It's toughest to forgive ourselves. So it's probably best to start with other people. It's almost like peeling an onion. Layer by layer, forgiving others, you really do get to the point where you can forgive yourself.
I can't even remember how many times I tried to kill myself.
For the first time, I lived alone... in a luxury apartment on Sunset Strip. For a few days I loved the idea, but I got lonely and restless.
I believe that all the important people in my life prior to 1982 were victimized by my illness.
Actors take risks all the time. We put ourselves on the line. It is creative to be able to interpret someone's words and breathe life into them.
