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.

The only way you learn is by failure.

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

It's fun to get back to acting.

I gave it all that I had, and it's gratifying that others seem to be receiving it so well.

Live is exciting, live is real, the people are there.

If you're a dancer, study singing. You have to do everything and do it well. You have to study acting. You have to study all of it. You have to find workshops, get out on the stage...and fail.