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Well I got to make that screen test with Gene Kelly. He's a terrific dancer (something we all already knew) - he's a perfectionist if I ever met though - and I have to admit, I'm so happy about that. I showed up wearing heels (about two inches high) so I was a good 5'11" then and Gene (who's 5'8") said, "The sonofabitch grew in Hawaii" to Arthur Freed. I said, "Mr. Kelly, I was wearing flats the last time yo usaw me. I often wear heels and when I dance I'm usually tip-toing about. I can't pilae the entire time we dance. You'd better get used to the height difference or work around it."
Gene: Why can't you?
me: Why can't I, what?
Gene: Pilae the whole time.
me: Well, it would look terribly awkward and I strive for perfection in my art. If you're going to make me look like a fool, we might as well call this off.
Gene: I like your spice, kid. We'll edge up the ballet a little bit, make it jazzy, then you can bend your knees a lot. | |
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