"I never played politics, I was never a party girl, and I never slept with any of the producers."
"I was never the star in films, I was the brassy, good-hearted showgirl. I never really had my big moment on the screen."
"It's like I marry everything I buy. I can't give it away. I had shingles once after I did 'Hello, Dolly!' and I gave away $250,000 of low-necked dresses. I cried when I saw them all leaving the house."
"I have worked like a dog all my life, honey. Dancing, as Fred Astaire said, is next to ditch-digging. You sweat and you slave and the audience doesn`t think you have a brain in your head."
Ann Miller (12th April 1923 – 22nd January 2004)
[A musical tribute to Miss Miller is at Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle]
Love her!
ReplyDeleteMany years ago, I saw her on the street in Chicago, her hair lacquered back, face fully made-up, that smile beaming at all in her path. I'll never forget it!
But was she wearing her tap shoes? Jx
ReplyDeleteAw loved Ann Miller!
ReplyDeleteImagine seeing her, Tombeau! Wow!