As far as dancing was concerned, I always wanted to do it. To actually be performing was thrilling for me.

If you buy a lottery ticket, you really don't expect to win. However, if you do win, it's a different story. The same is true about getting an Oscar. Of course I knew I was nominated, but I never expected my name to be called. When it was, I'm still at a loss to describe the feelings that I experienced.

One of my favorite credits is to say that I worked behind Marilyn Monroe, and I love saying that. She was phenomenal.

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