Cyd Charisse

“I spent some time in Paris when I made 'Black Tights.' The working people were great but I didn't like the attitude of merchants who raised prices when they learned you were an American.”

“When you have control of muscles through balance, exercises not only streamline your figure, but you acquire a command and grace which contributes to your posture and to the way you wear your clothes.”

“For a while every commercial was a dancing one. Remember when girls were dancing around salt and coffee cans?”

“I've always worked very hard. I think dancers always do.”

“Unless you have the right legs, these mini-skirts are ungainly and uncomfortable. They're just a fad.”

“When you dance you need an awful lot of energy. Off stage, you learn to conserve.”

“Once you have your appetite well under control, start to acquire your dream figure with exercise.”

“Being shy personally and performing are two different things.”

“When I dance, people are watching for a slight mistake. I don't want them to see any.”

“I get really attached to dogs.”

“I simply hate the sight of a suitcase.”

“Dancing is like ditchdigging, it's so strenuous. A laborer doesn't work any harder.”

“Most dancers are very quiet.”

“Claude Rains is my favorite actor. He's so utterly polished and competent, no matter what he does.”

“Well, I don't like hats, never wear 'em.”

“I always thought those old drab clothes from 'Silk Stockings' were the worst things I wore.”

“The censors were always there when I was on the set.”

“Sometimes it's a bit hard for a person to get the rhythm of music from the ear to the feet, but that's a matter of coordination.”

“I'll stay with movies as long as they keep me in Hollywood.”

“Everybody can learn to dance. If they can walk, they can dance.”