Ginger Rogers quotes

Ginger Rogers was an American actress, singer, and dancer, best remembered for her iconic partnership with Fred Astaire in classic Hollywood musicals. Her performances combined elegance, wit, and exceptional talent, helping define an era of film entertainment. She earned numerous accolades throughout her career and became a beloved figure in cinema history. Here are 44 of her quotes:

I try to feed my hunger rather than my appetite.

Ginger Rogers

I cannot abide stupidity, in myself or in others.

Ginger Rogers

I yearned for a long, happy marriage with one person.

Ginger Rogers

I loved Fred so, and I mean that in the nicest, warmest way: I had such affection for him artistically. I think that experience with Fred was a divine blessing. It blessed me, I know, and I don't think blessings are one sided.

Ginger Rogers

That's pure bunk. I adored Fred. We were good friends. Our only problem is that we never aspired to be any kind of a team. We didn't want to be Abbott and Costello. We thought of ourselves as individuals. We didn't intend to be another Frick and Frack. [smiling, after a pause] But it happened anyway, didn't it? And I'll be forever grateful it did.

Ginger Rogers

Perhaps I am old-fashioned, but black and white films still hold an affectionate place in my heart; they have an incomparable mystique and mood.

Ginger Rogers

My love for ice cream emerged at an early age - and has never left!

Ginger Rogers

I made my last motion picture in March 1965 for Magna Pictures. 'Harlow,' based on the life of actress Jean Harlow... I didn't know at the time that 'Harlow' would be my last motion picture.

Ginger Rogers

What's all this talk about me being teamed with Ginger Rogers? I will not have it Leland--I did not go into pictures to be teamed with her or anyone else, and if that is the program in mind for me I will not stand for it. I don't mind making another picture with her but as for this teams idea, it's out.

Ginger Rogers

When two people love each other, they don't look at each other, they look in the same direction.

Ginger Rogers

Part of the joy of dancing is conversation. Trouble is, some men can't talk and dance at the same time.

Ginger Rogers

The most important thing in anyone's life is to be giving something. The quality I can give is fun, joy and happiness. This is my gift.

Ginger Rogers

I believe in dressing for the occasion. There's a time for sweater, sneakers and Levis and a time for the full-dress jazz.

Ginger Rogers

My mother told me I was dancing before I was born. She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months.

Ginger Rogers

There's a verse in the Bible: 'Those who are barren have more children than those who give birth.' There are young people all over the world who come to me for advice and love. I have all the children I can handle.

Ginger Rogers

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.

Ginger Rogers

The kids today, they think they can dance with their faces.

Ginger Rogers

Looking back at my life's voyage, I can only say that it has been a golden trip.

Ginger Rogers

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.

Ginger Rogers

Even married people have differences of opinion, I'm told.

Ginger Rogers

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.

Ginger Rogers

People are still people no matter how you cut it.

Ginger Rogers