Clark Gable was the epitome of the movie star - so romantic, such bearing, such friendliness.

It is strange that the years teach us patience; that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.

When you're fat, the world is divided into two groups - people who bug you and people who leave you alone. The funny thing is, supporters and saboteurs exist in either camp.

I don't entirely approve of some of the things I have done, or am, or have been. But I'm me. God knows, I'm me.

I mean, how many young women get a set of rubies just for doing something wholesome like swimming laps? Or win a diamond ring at Ping-Pong with their husband... ? Well, I did, and for all of these memories and the people in my life I feel blessed.

I've always sung in the shower. Now I make the stage a mental shower in order not to get too uptight and enjoy it.

I really don't remember much about Cleopatra. There were a lot of other things going on.