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.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Fred Astaire was my dream dancer.
Astaire was not a sexual animal, but he made his partners look so extraordinarily related to him.
The Fred Astaire movies made a huge impression on me.
My uncle, who was a little more flamboyant, always said the guy who dressed the best was Fred Astaire.
Fred Astaire never let you see him sweat, but he sweetened his deceptively casual virtuosity with just enough charm to make it irresistible.
I started dancing when I saw Fred Astaire in 'Flying Down to Rio,' at approximately nine years old. Fred Astaire influenced me, more than anything, to be in 'show business.'
I dug up my dad's old Fred Astaire tapes, and now I find him super-inspiring. He's, like, one of the best dancers.
I spent an entire evening seated between Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, being charmed from either side. It was pure Hollywood magic.
Fred Astaire was a more formal, trained dancer who loved waltzing and only danced with the girls.
Fred Astaire was retired when he worked in 'The Pleasure of His Company.' They were lucky to get him to play the father part.