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

I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes

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

I was born in my parents' bedroom on January 16. The World Almanac says it was 1909. I say it was 1912. But what difference does it make as long as I feel 33?

The only things I read are gossip columns. If I read three pages of a book, I'm out like a light. When I pick up the book again, I've forgotten what I've read and have to start over again. By page three, even if I've just awakened from a nine -hour nap, I fall asleep again. So if anyone gives me a book, it had better have lots of pictures.

I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time

I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them.