Traveling to swimming meets took me beyond my small-town existence, gave me a hint of the exciting world outside of my own home.

I always took it for granted that there would be life after Hollywood.

Somehow I kept my head above water. I relied on the discipline, character, and strength that I had started to develop as that little girl in her first swimming pool.

Victor Mature was a big man; he had a great swagger. I liked him and I knew we'd be good together on screen.

Traveling to swimming meets took me beyond my small-town existence, gave me a hint of the exciting world outside of my own home.

When you're out of sight for as long as I was, there's a funny feeling of betrayal that comes over people when they see you again.

Clark Gable was the first to have called me a mermaid.