Near the end, she [Marilyn Monroe] was badly treated by Fox Studios, during the 'Let's Make Love' film shoot in 1960, they threw her off the set because she had a cold.

Donald O'Connor was in the film [ 'Singin' in the Rain' ] as well, and he was only 27 years old. So we were closer in age, and had more fun together on the set. Gene was more my teacher and mentor.

I think men like the boobie shows. Vegas will always be Vegas.

I wanted to be as comfortable in that environment as she was. I moved around those areas in character.

It is very rewarding to walk out on stage, feeling the love and reception.

I miss the movies. Still, I understood that my kind of movie has had its day. I thought it was over for me.

I think you should control yourself a little bit, so you can walk, and when you die, you can walk to your own funeral.