The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first.

You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. There are a lot of strong women you do not see who are guiding, helping, mothering strong men. They want to remain unseen. It's kind of nice to be able to play a strong woman who is seen.

Over the years, myths were built up about my relationship with Fred Astaire. The general public thought he was a Svengali, who snapped his fingers for his little Trilby to obey; in their eyes, my career was his creation.

The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first.

My love for ice cream emerged at an early age - and has never left!

The most important thing in anyone's life is to be giving something. The quality I can give is fun and joy and happiness. This is my gift.