He was very commanding, and you had to know what you were doing to work for Mr. Rogers. I learned how to ride very quickly with him as my riding teacher.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I had professional stunt racers teaching me how to drive.
Being a part of the action is just incredible. I loved doing stunt stuff. I loved learning to ride.
The first thing I ever rode when I was a kid was a motorcycle, so I knew how to drive a motorcycle before a car.
I haven't yet figured out how I was made first captain, because I was not an outstanding student. I was an adequate student.
I didn't want to teach. I wanted to act. It was quite a long and difficult road to get there but very thrilling when I did.
I had to ride a horse once. In 'King Arthur.' I said I could ride, but I had to call for lessons on the day the deal was signed. I started out on this little chunky thing and slowly moved up. It was months of work.
I can't remember ever being told how to ride.
Will Rogers wasn't helpful to me at all. He was just concerned with his way of doing things. He didn't like me much because I used to wear slacks to the studio, and that was not done much in those days, so I guess he thought I was rather fast.
He taught me how to fly on my own and learn the tricks.
One thing led to another and I didn't have to take tickets any more because I now worked for Mr. Rogers. He said if I was going to take care of his horses than I'd better learn how to ride. He was very kind to me.