'Flying Down to Rio' established RKO as a leader in musical film production throughout the 1930s. The film helped to rescue the studio from its financial straits and it gave a real boost to my movie career.

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

If I've learned any one lesson from life, it's this: If you don't stand for something, you will stand for anything.

I cannot abide stupidity, in myself or in others.

I made my last motion picture in March 1965 for Magna Pictures. 'Harlow,' based on the life of actress Jean Harlow... I didn't know at the time that 'Harlow' would be my last motion picture.

There's nothing a man can do, that I can't do better and in heels

Rhythm is born in all of us. To be a desirable dancing partner, you don't have to do all the intricate fancy steps that happen to be in vogue. All you have to do is be a good average dancer, and anybody who spends the time and effort can accomplish this.