I arrived in Hollywood twenty pounds overweight and as strong as an ox.

I never wanted to be a dancer. It's true! I wanted to be a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

When they do let them sustain on screen from head to toe, though, then you know they must think the person is a good dancer.

The finest all-around performer we ever had in America was Judy Garland. There was no limit to her talent. She was the quickest, brightest person I ever worked with.

I didn't want to move or act like a rich man. I wanted to dance in a pair of jeans. I wanted to dance like the man in the streets.

Any man who looks like a sissy while dancing is just a lousy dancer.

I may be rancid butter, but I'm on your side of the bread.