The best thing about living... Is the chance to keep on doing it!

I made a promise to myself to be kinder to other people.

I thought of singing and acting as a living-making. I was able to take care of myself and a few of my friends.

It's ill-becoming for an old broad to sing about how bad she wants it. But occasionally we do.

Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death.

A little nepotism never hurt nobody, honey. If you got it, use it. Press on with it. Remind them of it.

I'm still learning, you know. At 80, I feel there is a lot I don't know.