Connie Stevens

“Once you have an animal, you have to commit to it. They need a sense of freedom, but, of course, they must have some boundaries. I am against hitting them though; just send the vibe and that will do it.”

“Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.”

“It's important for us to latch onto the people that we love.”

“I made the decision a long time ago that I had an obligation to my children that I happily fulfilled.”

“My kids are pretty secure, bright, and know who they are.”

“I was a single mom that raised two bright, beautiful, and compassionate girls.”

“I am from Brooklyn, NY, so we could not have many pets, but I always had at least two dogs.”

“I am a New Yorker.”

“I love being Italian.”

“I was more secure being a mother than I was walking on a set.”

“Pet me, touch me, love me, that's what I get when I perform. That's when I'm really getting what I want.”

“She will be successful who is easy to start and hard to stop.”

“Every decorative piece in this house is my feeling, my choice.”

“I love the live performances and Las Vegas. I also like making films that are being discovered by another generation. Having been a teen idol of the '60s is great because you realize you left your generation with a smile and good memories.”