I was lucky enough to have the songs in my first show written by George and Ira Gershwin. Then Cole Porter wrote five shows for me

My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician

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 wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano

I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank.

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

Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most