Backwards Quote by Ann Richards

Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels.

— Faith Whittlesey

Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels.

— Faith Whittlesey

“Sure, [Fred Astaire] was great, but don't forget that Ginger Rogers did everything that he did… backwards and in high heels.”

— Robert Thaves

I loved Fred Astaire's way of dancing. He led you into the dance.

— Debbie Reynolds

I spent an entire evening seated between Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, being charmed from either side. It was pure Hollywood magic.

— Lorna Luft

Mick Jagger moves like a parody between a majorette girl and Fred Astaire.

— Truman Capote

Fred Astaire’s got nothing on me.

— Si Robertson

The first thing I did was 'Ziegfeld Follies,' a small bit en pointe with Fred Astaire.

— Cyd Charisse

My uncle, who was a little more flamboyant, always said the guy who dressed the best was Fred Astaire.

— Andy Garcia

Wrap up the 20th century; Fred Astaire is gone.

— Jack Kroll

Ginger Rogers was one of the worst, red-baiting, terrifying reactionaries in Hollywood.

— Joseph Losey

You see, as far as the man's personality goes, there's no one who can touch Fred Astaire. He's unique.

— Donald O'Connor