I dated dozens of young men, had fun with all, made commitments to none.

there are many ways to fail. Some reject success. And others do not recognize it when success comes.

About my career I was serious and earnest, sometimes impatient.

Wealth, beauty, and fame are transient. When those are gone, little is left except the need to be useful.

The main cause of my difficulties stemmed from the tragedy of my daughter's unsound birth and my inability to face my feelings.

I was going to live on my salary or go down swinging.

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.