Ginger Rogers

Actress

1911-07-16 – 1995-04-25

Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer during Hollywood's Golden Age. She is widely known for her film partnership with Fred Astaire and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Kitty Foyle. She remained active in film, stage, and television over a long career.

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Quotes by Ginger Rogers

There's nothing a man can do, that i can't do better and in heels
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There's nothing a man can do, that i can't do better and in heels
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Over the years, myths were built up about my relationship with Fred Astaire. The general public thought he was a Svengali, who snapped his fingers for his little Trilby to obey; in their eyes, my career was his creation.
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Part of the joy of dancing is conversation. Trouble is, some men can't talk and dance at the same time.
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Sure, jets are fast and economical, but, oh my, what fun we've lost and what leisure we've sacrificed in the race to efficiency. Somehow, stepping onto a plane and zooming across the United States in a matter of hours doesn't hold a candle to the dear, old-fashioned train ride.
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I traveled with my mother, Lela, and there was never enough money. I always had to roll down my silk stockings and carry a doll when we bought train tickets so I could go half-fare. If we had $3, we always figured how to tip for the trunks and still eat.
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I believe in dressing for the occasion. There's a time for sweater, sneakers and Levis and a time for the full-dress jazz.
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You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. There are a lot of strong women you do not see who are guiding, helping, mothering strong men. They want to remain unseen. It's kind of nice to be able to play a strong woman who is seen.
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Rhythm is born in all of us. To be a desirable dancing partner, you don't have to do all the intricate fancy steps that happen to be in vogue. All you have to do is be a good average dancer, and anybody who spends the time and effort can accomplish this.
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I enjoy sports, and love being involved in any outdoor sport from volleyball to softball. I'm not being immodest when I say I'm a natural athlete.
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Looking back at my life's voyage, I can only say that it has been a golden trip.
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My mother told me I was dancing before I was born. She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months.
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The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first.
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At the age of ten, I thought if a boy kissed you on the lips, you would have a baby, and I surely wasn't the only youngster who believed that!
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