Vera-Ellen Quotes

Dancing is like breathing-missing a day doing either is very bad.

I was called a bookish child. Mother sent me to a ballet teacher in Cincinnati when I was nine years old. I guess I was an awkward child and the family wanted me to be graceful. When I found out I liked to dance and people seemed to like to watch me, I was determined to go places.

Well, you're not exactly Superman, but you're awfully available.

Just look at me now - I've never been so happy in my life!

Getting involved is so, so . . . involving.

I'm not exactly repulsive.