I never saw myself as beautiful. I can look back and see it now, but then? Never.

I once asked my father what he wanted me to be. To my horror, he said, 'sociologist.'

I've got quite a good brain and all that, which I've never had to use in singing at all.

If you analyze the bad times you find that it's because you wanted to have a bad time.

If I let myself sink into depression, I won't be able to get out. And then I'll be awfully unhappy. I just have to turn my face to the light and walk on. And trust that things will be all right.

It's always a good idea to get yourself a famous, rich, and groovy young man. That's one of the best-known methods of furthering your career.

I like my work, but my life always comes first. I always wanted to have a beautiful life, and the way to do it is in show business.