Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.

I've run into some S.O.B. directors, but I gave them back as good as I got.

Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women.

The reviewer is a singularly detested enemy because he is, unlike the hapless artist, invulnerable.

We don't really need reviewers, just first-night reporters who will tell us faithfully whether or not the audience liked the show.

My professional life in Hollywood has been filled with joy and laughter.

I'm lucky. Lord, I'm lucky.