Tatum O'Neal

I felt privileged to be a facet of such a jewel in the crown of American cinema.

I've stood my ground in life, alone, even against overwhelming forces with the might and money to crush me.

When someone was hitting me, or like sexually molesting me, it just seemed normal to continue to do that to myself.

As a young child my attention span was, as I remember it, rather short.

I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable.

I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable.