Ginger Rogers

“The most important thing in anyone's life is to be giving something. The quality I can give is fun, joy and happiness.”

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

“When two people love each other, they don't look at each other, they look in the same direction.”

“A woman can be a woman and a true one, without having a child.”

“We had fun and we were good, and we did it for the people. And they all loved it.”

“I did everything he did, but backwards and in high heels.”

“My mother told me I was dancing before I was born.”

“You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women.”

“Part of the joy of dancing is conversation. Trouble is, some men can't talk and dance at the same time.”

“Rhythm is in your blood. You can't learn it. It's a gift.”

“I don't care what the critics say. I'm my own worst critic, and I'm the hardest to please.”

“There's a terrible truth that you're only as good as your last picture. I've had to accept that.”

“I'm most grateful for my health. It's the greatest of all.”

“So you see, it isn't tearful to me. I've had a wonderful life.”