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.

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

I enjoy sports, and love being involved in any outdoor sport from volleyball to softball. I'm not being immodest when I say I'm a natural athlete.

My mother was a journalist, so writing is not unnatural to me.

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

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

Gossip is hardly uplifting.