It was the only ambition I ever had - not to be a dancer or Hollywood movie star, but to be a housewife in a good marriage.

When I see Liz Taylor with those Harry Winston boulders hanging from her neck I get nauseated. Not figuratively, but nauseated! All I can think of are how many dog shelters those diamonds could buy.

The happiest times in my life were the days when I was traveling with Les Brown and his band.

Well I do find the beauty in animals. I find beauty everywhere. I find beauty in my garden.

I don't even like parties.

I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile and I want to make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want to make others happy.

If so many people love me, how come I'm alone?