One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.

Love yourself first and everything falls into line.

I never thought I was funny. I don't THINK funny.

The more things you do, the more things you can do.

Some of the most gifted people I've ever met or read about are homosexual. How can you knock it?

Ability is of little account without opportunity.

I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent.