A romantic, I think, picks the rose and is careless with the thorn.

In later years, during what might be called my gray-outs — when I was conscious but not myself — I craved foods that were almost always fattening.

Children don't understand about people loving each other and then suddenly not.

Cars, furs, and gems were not my weaknesses.

A flame burns brightest just before it goes out.

I had known Cole Porter in Hollywood and New York, spent many a warm hour at his home, and met the talented and original people who were drawn to him.

In show business the saying seems too often true: it isn't enough to succeed; someone else must fail.