I've always had life threats, and they've always been for real.
Live is exciting, live is real, the people are there.
I tour all year, 42 weeks a year, so it's hard for me to remember every place I play.
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.
Weight has never been a problem with me because when you dance, it just stays off.
I loved working with Bette Davis. Bette Davis was great to work with and a wonderful teacher, and very kind to me. We became good friends.