During my seven-year contract with RKO, there were seven different studio presidents, from David O. Selznick to Charles W. Koerner. You literally had to check the name on the door so as not to call the new boss by the former boss's name.

You bring out a lot of your own thoughts and attitudes when acting. I think a great deal of it has to do with the inner you.

While I was making my solo films, RKO was busily trying to get me and Fred Astaire back together. The studio wanted to capitalize on the success of 'Flying Down to Rio' and realized that the pairing of Rogers and Astaire had moneymaking potential.

I've got enough nerve to do anything!

People are still people no matter how you cut it.

Part of the joy of dancing is conversation. Trouble is, some men can't talk and dance at the same time.

The kids today, they think they can dance with their faces.