I ran away from St. Louis, and then I ran away from the United States, because of that terror of discrimination.

I spent 30 minutes each morning rubbing my body with half a lemon to lighten my skin.

I wanted to get far away from those who believed in cruelty, so then I went to France, a land of true freedom, democracy, equality and fraternity.

Beautiful? It's all a question of luck. I was born with good legs. As for the rest... beautiful, no. Amusing, yes.

The secret to the fountain of youth is to think youthful thoughts.

I remember when Lindbergh arrived in Paris, I was one of the first persons to know about his landing, because as the French people know that I was born in St. Louis, thinking I would be very proud to announce it to the public, they gave me the news first. I was then starring in the 'Folies Bergere.'

We must change the system of education and instruction. Unfortunately, history has shown us that brotherhood must be learned, when it should be natural.