Susan Oliver

“The ocean was a vast, unforgiving wilderness, and I was a tiny speck in its midst.”

“I don't mind playing bad girls. They're usually more interesting than the good ones.”

“I wasn't trying to prove anything to women's lib; I was just trying to prove something to myself.”

“When you're up there, you're on your own. It's a tremendous feeling of accomplishment and independence.”

“Flying is the only time I'm truly free.”

“I found that as an actress, you are a tool. As a director, you're the craftsman.”

“I've been a rebel all my life. I've always gone my own way.”

“I got a lot of mail about that part. It was a good part, but I don't think it was one of my best.”

“I'm a loner. I have to be alone, and I love to be alone. It's the way I've been all my life.”