I don't have to retire to be happy.

I gave it all that I had, and it's gratifying that others seem to be receiving it so well.

Singin' in the Rain (1952) and childbirth were the two hardest things I ever had to do in my life.

The only way you learn is by failure.

I think you should control yourself a little bit, so you can walk, and when you die, you can walk to your own funeral.

Anything worthwhile is hard, and dancing is very hard, and if you've ever studied dancing of any kind you'd know that to be in precision, three people dancing together.

I do twenty minutes every time the refrigerator door opens and the light comes on.

I'll just stay in [show business] till they stuff me like Trigger, when I drop dead.

I wanted to get that sense of peace and even boredom that comes with long familiarity.

If you're a dancer, study singing. You have to do everything and do it well. You have to study acting. You have to study all of it. You have to find workshops, get out on the stage...and fail.

I think one of my favourite films is 'Dark Victory' with Bette Davis. Why? She was so wonderful in that film. And maybe I just want a good cry once in a while without having to go through a divorce.

Leading people is like cookingDon’t stir too much
It annoys the ingredients
And spoils the food

Respect is one of life's greatest treasures. I mean, what does it all add up to if you don't have that?

A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.

No man of God does something against the Lord

I'm really lucky because my mom is a good beauty muse.

It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.

The real reality is always just around the corner.

I painted myself out of my painting.

Never give up if you really want something, keep plugging away at it and your dreams can come true.

Many do not recognize the call of God simply because they have never taken the time to really talk with Him long enough to know what He is like.