My children forgave me at a time when I... by Tatum O'Neal | We Heart Quotes

Author actress Time Academy Award Paper Moon

My children forgave me at a time when I could barely forgive myself.

- Tatum O'Neal

Other quotes by Tatum O'Neal

American

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

- Tatum O'Neal

Sex

I remained Ryan's companion on the Hollywood party circuit, growing inured to sex and drugs before I was in my teens.

- Tatum O'Neal

Responsibility

I do take responsibility for it. I admit to having a problem. I have been to numerous treatment centers.

- Tatum O'Neal

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

- Tatum O'Neal

As Peter Bogdanovich would say of Paper Moon: Ryan's wonderful in it, and he sat there and watched the kid steal the picture.

- Tatum O'Neal

Temper

I have a temper, but I wouldn't call me abusive.

- Tatum O'Neal

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