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" Due to a big bust in Cuba, my father's business suffered badly, so I was free to choose my own career. I became a professional dancer, and I went on the road and started making real money. "

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" Sometimes, I wonder what I'm doing here. "

" We Latins make splendid lovers and splendid older men. "

" If you can believe it, Hollywood wanted to change my birthdate. I was born after Valentine's Day, so they wanted to change it to February 14. A Latin lover should be born on Valentine's Day. I said no. "

" Valentino was apparently gay or bisexual. And his two lesbian wives. But without any question, he had sex with men. From choice. So he was one or the other. "

" I can't date women my own age any more - I hate going to cemeteries. "

" I had to keep from laughing when a male relative of mine became concerned about how often I danced. "