The hyphenated American is ridiculous. But that's what we have to put up with. I think that any person that's in the United States is better off here than they would be where they came from.

Getting rid of a man without hurting his masculinity is a problem. "Get out" and "I never want to see you again" might sound like a challenge. If you want to get rid of a man, I suggest saying, "I love you. . . . I want to marry you. . . . I want to have your children." Sometimes they leave skid marks.

When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it.

But don't get me wrong. As far as a man and a woman is concerned, I'm awfully happy there's a thing called sex. It's an extra something God gave us. I see no reason why it shouldn't be in pictures. Healthy, lusty sex is wonderful.

If I depended on the critics' judgment and recognition, I'd never have gone into the motion-picture business.

Life is tough, but if you are stupid, it's a lot tougher.

We brought nothing into this world and it's certain we can carry nothing out.