Astaire Quote by Faith Whittlesey

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

— Faith Whittlesey

After all, Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels.

— Ann Richards

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

— Bob Thaves

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

— Andy Garcia

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

— Debbie Reynolds

As Gloria Steinem said about Ginger Rogers: She was doing everything Fred Astaire was doing, just doing it backwards in high heels. Well, Southern…

— Michael Malone

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

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

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

— Lorna Luft

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

— Jack Kroll