The only man who could make a love scene comfortable was Clark Gable. He was born graceful, he knew what to do with his feet and when he took hold of you, there was no fooling around.

It's fine to have talent, but talent is the last of it. In an acting career, as in an acting performance, you've got to have vitality. The secret of successful acting is identical with a woman's beauty secret: joy in living.

I was second in line of defence, behind Myrna Loy.

The White House is one of the few places in downtown Washington where you can get something to eat after 11 o'clock at night.

Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.

Taste. You cannot buy such a rare and wonderful thing. You can't send away for it in a catalogue. And I'm afraid it's becoming obsolete.

Seal my lips on aches and pains. They are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by.