 I was born in my parents' bedroom on January 16. The World Almanac says it was 1909. I say it was 1912. But what difference does it make as long as I feel 33? |
| There's such a thing as theater discipline. One player doesn't appropriate another's inventions. |
| Who's happy these days? |
| My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician. |
| I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. |
| I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words. |
| I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them. |
| Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist. |
| Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most. |
| At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn't think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped-and I haven't had a cigarette since. |
