And God said 'Let there be Satan, so people don't blame everything on me. And let there be lawyers, so people don't blame everything on Satan.'

Much later in life, though, Gracie made a major contribution to the opera world. She stayed out of it.

When I die I intend to take my music with me. I don't know what's out there, but I want to make sure it's in my key.

If you stay in the business long enough and get to be old enough, you get to be new again.

Sex after 90 is like trying to shoot pool with a rope. Even putting my cigar in its holder is a thrill.

People are always asking me when I'm going to retire. Why should I? I've got it two ways - I'm still making movies, and I'm a senior citizen, so I can see myself at half price.

I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.