Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton
Diane Hall, better known by her stage name Diane Keaton, is an American film actress, director, producer and screenwriter. She began her career on stage and made her screen debut in 1970. Her first major film role was as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather, but the films that shaped her early career were those with director and co-star Woody Allen, beginning with Play It Again, Sam in 1972. Her next two films with Allen, Sleeperand Love and Death, established her...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth5 January 1946
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I drink red wine on ice to water it down.
That's what I learned. I learned I couldn't shed light on love other than to feel its comings and goings and be grateful.
Working with Jack [Nicholson] is sort of like standing in front of the Grand Canyon.
Relationships are hard. You're lucky if you find someone.
I'm a hoarder. For me, documentation has always been key, and I've kept everything from my past.
I've done all kinds of things I said I wouldn't do and, of course, now I'm glad. Thrilled.
Without a great man writing and directing for me, I realised I was a mediocre movie star at best.
It's not fun to see myself in the mirror.
Stephen Shadley is a great collaborator. Over the years I've seen him work with a wide variety of clients and stylistic approaches. He listens to people in a way that makes them feel like they're part of the process. Steve is an inspiration on all fronts, and, believe me, that's a rare quality.
Somehow weddings bring out the most insane moments in people's lives.
...I also have an extended family. The people who stayed. The people who became more than friends; the people who open the door when I knock. That's what it all boils down to. The people who have to open the door, not because they always want to but because they do.
Here is my biggest takeaway after 60 years on the planet: There is great value in being fearless. For too much of my life, I was too afraid, too frightened by it all. That fear is one of my biggest regrets.
When I was young, I wanted my appearance to be more interesting than what surrounded me. Now the body part I like best is my eyes, because they bring beauty to me.
My mother always said that everyone should be required to write an autobiography of their lives.