Over the years, myths were built up about my relationship with Fred Astaire. The general public thought he was a Svengali, who snapped his fingers for his little Trilby to obey; in their eyes, my career was his creation.

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.

The most important thing in anyone's life is to be giving something. The quality I can give is fun, joy and happiness. This is my gift.

I yearned for a long, happy marriage with one person.

When you're happy, you don't count the years.

There's a verse in the Bible: 'Those who are barren have more children than those who give birth.' There are young people all over the world who come to me for advice and love. I have all the children I can handle.

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