I never dreamt of being in the movies. I was from a very average, I would say, a rather poor family, so my big treat was to work hard all week - I mowed lawns and babysat and washed dishes and washed cars - to go to the movies.

Every performer should learn a little bit of everything. Most performers today only play the guitar.

Singin' in the Rain (1952) and childbirth were the two hardest things I ever had to do in my life.

I feel sorry for the young people today. I think there's too much paparazzi and not enough protection.

I'll just stay in [show business] till they stuff me like Trigger, when I drop dead.

Do I run around deploring the world? No. I'm just not into it. I was brought up that way.

I never thought about doing men. Never.