Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice.

I have plenty of invitations to go places, lots to do. If I'm not working, I go to have my hair taken care of and work at needlepoint

I wasn't straining at the bit to become a movie star any more than I had plotted to get out of vaudeville and into Broadway musicals

I've never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people.

[Cole Porter] sang like a hinge.

I take a breath when I have to.

I'll admit - I was honored to be on the cover of Time