Margot Kidder

“The reality of my life has been a lot more interesting than the fiction I could ever make up.”

“Lois Lane is a reporter, and I'm a reporter.”

“At my age, you're constantly standing by a graveside.”

“It's a huge disservice to the country and to the people who are suffering from mental illness... to use it as a tool for political gain.”

“Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.”

“Acting is the nuts. It's the best job in the world. I'm so, so lucky.”

“The thing about being a manic-depressive is that you have at least twice the normal amount of energy when you're manic. It can be a very productive illness, if you can harness it.”

“What a drag it is getting old.”

“I'm not a great actress, but I am a great character actress.”

“My grandkids say, 'Grandma, you're famous.' And I say, 'No, I'm not. I'm just an old lady who used to be famous.'”

“Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.”

“I don't think I was a good-enough actress to be a star. I was a good character actress. I was a good comedienne.”