Fred astaire Quote by Bob Thaves

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

— Robert Thaves

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

— Robert Thaves

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

— Faith Whittlesey

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

— Debbie Reynolds

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

— Andy Garcia

Fred Astaire was special, and such a marvelous human being.

— Cyd Charisse

Did any artist ever bring more pure joy to more people than Fred Astaire?

— Jack Kroll

Obviously, Fred Astaire was a legend. I've tried to copy some of his movements.

— Scott Moir

I thought Fred Astaire was the most chic man. I loved the way he dressed. Never mind his dancing, which was beyond - he…

— Polly Allen Mellen

I dug up my dad's old Fred Astaire tapes, and now I find him super-inspiring. He's, like, one of the best dancers.

— Adam G. Sevani

Astaire was ballroom, basically, and Gene Kelly had such athleticism - that's always what I responded to and what just blew my head open…

— Brian Stokes Mitchell

“I don't mean to sound boastful, but he was my icon before he was anyone else's. Being Mrs. Fred Rogers has been the most…

— Joanne Rogers