I often talked to Bing Crosby, and while I liked him, I never understood why he was so popular. To me his voice was just a gimmick.

I never go to funerals. To me a person is dead when he breathes for the last time. After that, your memories should be personal.

I can excuse everything but boredom. Boring people don't have to stay that way.

A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.

I'd rather wear jewels in my hair than anywhere else. The face should have the advantage of this brilliance.

I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away.

I know when I'm working I seldom get into trouble. My educated guess is that boredom has caused most of the problems with Hollywood celebrities.