'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.

I don't know which I like best. I love the applause on the stage. But pictures are so fascinating - you reach many millions through them. And you make more money too.

I try to feed my hunger rather than my appetite.

You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women.

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

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.

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