Do I read her books? Of course.

I've always had life threats, and they've always been for real.

I began as a true beginner, not knowing how to dance or perform. I just entered a local contest in town as a joke, because if you entered you got a free blouse and scarf.

Usually New York has lousy salads.

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

I do a lot of things wrong. I lose my temper, and I hate waiting in line, but do I take drugs? No.

I had a lot of fun with Frank Sinatra, because he was such a hooligan, and so to himself, he was the king, and everything was his way, and I enjoyed watching that.