“Most men, even egotistic actors, always shy away from dancing with me....” — Cyd Charisse Quote

“Most men, even egotistic actors, always shy away from dancing with me. Other dancers report the same trouble. They probably figure that I would be mentally comparing them with Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly. So I go to parties and usually just sit - unless George Burns is there - and then I have a ball.”

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

“I'm a dancer and when I walk off stage there isn't a dry spot on me. This means my hair has to be put up again between shows. I have to make up and dress all over again.”

“Football is magic for me: it is a special feeling every time I walk out on to the pitch and touch the ball. That is how I would define what magic is.”

“Buddy Bell was a terrific man to deal with and work for. I was a 20-year-old kid coming out of college ball. I went right to low-A. Buddy and the outstanding managers and coaches had a plan for me right away. They were respected and extremely respectful and supportive of me.”

“It's good to square the ball up in Spring Training.”