[on why she thought Valley of the Dolls (1967) was considered a cult classic] Maybe because it is so . . . bad.
[When asked about her friend, Sharon Tate, in 2010]: Most people know that she was kind and sweet, and had an innocence about her. Her gentleness was very special, and it was a big loss.
[1977, while promoting Testimony of Two Men (1977)]: I don't feel at all self-conscious about taking off my clothes. I trained as a dancer, I watch my diet and I take care of my body. If a script calls for a bedroom scene, I say do it. When I have a brief affair with Steve Forrest, it would look ridiculous for me to get into bed wearing a robe and nightgown. I do object to a nude scene when it is gratuitous. My nude scene in Captains and the Kings (1976) was unnecessary and I'm sorry I did it.