Many in Hollywood viewed the public persona of the young Debbie Reynolds as demure and vulnerable to be a complete facade. Pianist Oscar Levant once quipped, "She's as wistful as an iron factory."

Many in Hollywood viewed the public persona of the young Debbie Reynolds as demure and vulnerable to be a complete facade. Pianist Oscar Levant once quipped, "She's as wistful as an iron factory."

Sometimes I think we know too much about our idols and that spoils the dream.

I had a hollow leg. I could drink everyone under the table and not get drunk. My capacity was terrifying.

The ups and downs, the problems and stress, along with all the happiness, have given me optimism and hope because I am living proof of survival.

You just do it. You force yourself to get up. You force yourself to put one foot before the other, and God damn it, you refuse to let it get to you. You fight. You cry. You curse. Then you go about the business of living. That's how I've done it. There's no other way.

It's all about hope, kindness and a connection with one another.