When I was onstage doing the work, adrenaline killed the pain because I never hurt in front of an audience.

A woman doing comedy doesn't offend me, but sets me back a bit. I, as a viewer, have trouble with it. I think of her as a producing machine that brings babies in the world.

I don't want to be remembered. I want the nice words when I can hear them.

I've had the greatest respect for my work in this country by Americans. Critics have no brains.

For those who understand, no explaination is needed...For those who don't, none will do.

I turned down 'Some Like It Hot.' See how smart I am? I felt I couldn't bring anything funny to it. The outfit was funny. I don't need to compete with the wardrobe.

When I hit around 65, 66, I started to feel tremendous worth and incredible personal esteem. I was becoming very cognisant of my contribution to the American spirit of helping your fellow man and all of the good stuff.