Carrie is my child, and I love her with every ounce of strength I possess.

I gave it all that I had, and it's gratifying that others seem to be receiving it so well.

Singin' in the Rain (1952) and childbirth were the two hardest things I ever had to do in my life.

The only way you learn is by failure.

I think you should control yourself a little bit, so you can walk, and when you die, you can walk to your own funeral.

Anything worthwhile is hard, and dancing is very hard, and if you've ever studied dancing of any kind you'd know that to be in precision, three people dancing together.

I do twenty minutes every time the refrigerator door opens and the light comes on.

I'll just stay in [show business] till they stuff me like Trigger, when I drop dead.

I wanted to get that sense of peace and even boredom that comes with long familiarity.

If you're a dancer, study singing. You have to do everything and do it well. You have to study acting. You have to study all of it. You have to find workshops, get out on the stage...and fail.

I think one of my favourite films is 'Dark Victory' with Bette Davis. Why? She was so wonderful in that film. And maybe I just want a good cry once in a while without having to go through a divorce.

It was an undemanding job both physically and mentally, which was fine. Stress was for the rich and hard-working.

With a clever strategy, each action is self-reinforcing. Each action creates more options that are mutually beneficial. Each victory is not just for today but for tomorrow.

You are not a victim of your circumstance.Stay determine to endure hard times. No situation is permanent.

The unconditional love for you child, it's truly amazing.

If O.J. had been accused of killing his black wife, you would not have seen the same passion stirred up.

America is a hot chick with a bad personality. Take her seriously and you'll end up hating yourself.

Who can judge another man's suffering?

I also have that desire to blurt stuff out, but I've learned I can't do that. Not when you realise the whole world is listening. That's why perhaps I look so uncomfortable in interviews at times.

Hierarchy works well in a stable environment.

Know your enemy, know his sword.