I was called a bookish child. Mother sent me to a ballet teacher in Cincinnati when I was nine years old. I guess I was an awkward child and the family wanted me to be graceful. When I found out… — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
So many people ask me it it isn't thrilling to kiss all these handsome movie stars? It isn't anything like that. It's simply part of the acting. — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
There is an indefinable quality possessed by some artists. You simply can't explain it. — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
I am five feet four and I felt great at 96 pounds. When I was dancing I was so light I enjoyed it. Although… — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
There's not the choice of eligible males in Hollywood that you have in other places. — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
Once you are accustomed to giving your body a daily workout, you feel constrained when you don't exercise. — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
I was called a bookish child. Mother sent me to a ballet teacher in Cincinnati when I was nine years old. I guess I… — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
When I wasn't working, I had a chance ta go back to New York and appear in the show 'Sally.' I carried the contract… — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
New York, with its stage musicals and night club shows, is the place to go. Success there will open the doors of Hollywood. — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
Often the studio will have premieres and other functions which I have to attend every week, so that just about takes care of the… — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
One thing I liked about living in London was the smaller portions they serve. They eat more often but less at a time. — Vera-Ellen Copy Share Image
