I won't go to movies with permissiveness, four-letter words, or violence. Show me 'E.T.' and 'Chariots of Fire' instead. That's entertainment, not exploitation of the human body.

I cannot abide stupidity, in myself or in others.

Beauty is a valuable asset, but it is not the whole cheese.

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

I had been making films for almost ten years, and the head men at RKO thought of me only in terms of musicals. I found no fault with that, except I just couldn't stand being typed or pigeonholed as only a singing and dancing girl. I wanted to extend my range.

I try to feed my hunger rather than my appetite.

I did everything he did but backwards & in high heels.