[on being asked in 1943 what a girl needs to be a movie star] "Intelligence , adaptability and talent. And by talent I mean the capacity for hard work. Lots of girls come here with little but good looks. Beauty is a valuable asset, but it is not the whole...
I believe in living each day as it comes, to the best of my ability. When it`s done, I put it away, remembering that there will be a tomorrow to take it`s place. If I have any philosophy, that`s it. To me it`s not a fatalistic attitude.
[on Fred Astair...
[Her explanation for bringing excess luggage to London in 1969 for her year long stint on stage as `Mame`] "I believe in dressing for the occasion. There`s a time for sweater, sneakers and Levis and a time for the full-dress jazz. As for the little touche...
I don`t know which I like best. I love the applause on the stage. But pictures are so fascinating - you reach many millions through them. And you make more money too. - in early 30s.