I used to teach dance lessons.

In the '50s, critics used to say I had a 'dangerous' act.

People in general are used to seeing me as the naughty girl because that's what they've always cast me as.

I used to love it when I walked down the street and construction workers would whistle.

I never identified with anybody. I have always been very sensitive about my color, because everybody called me 'yellow gal.' I was caught in between both sides - nobody wanted me. I love that my audience is there, but I always feel as though I have to fend for myself.

The public has become my fairy godmother.