I was in an awful lot of trouble in Hollywood.

I know an awful lot of Hollywood people, who are so self-important, I can't understand it.

I think I'm going to have a lot of trouble.

We used to drink an awful lot of alcohol.

But I have fun with the fright, work with it. You have to - that's your timing, that beat of excitement. And when I go on stage, it's just like taking a step into heaven. Poof, you know? Poof - and there I am.

Working with Sturges was like working with a guy who wanted to have a party all the time. He was very serious about his work, but in between shots, he was fun and we would play games.