One of the most beautiful actresses in the world, a star of world cinema, and simply a very intelligent woman with vast life experience, the great Italian Sophia Loren has repeatedly surprised those around her with some extremely insightful or witty remark that later became widely quoted.
One of Loren's memorable phrases is her statement that she can say the word "no" in twelve languages. In the opinion of the great actress, this is a skill that every woman should possess, and it is quite enough to achieve success in life.
Sophia's love for foreign languages was instilled in her by her husband, director Carlo Ponti. In fact, it was he who transformed the little-known Italian Sophia Scicolone into a movie diva known all over the world. He gave her a new name, encouraged her to learn languages and etiquette, hired a stylist, and even helped her get rid of her typical Neapolitan accent.
The only thing Ponti did not have to teach his wife was the acting talent that Sophia possessed on her own. The 88-year-old actress, according to her, still does not intend to turn down lucrative film offers if they come her way.
