Reuters quote of the day, April 25

LONDON, Apr 24 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''The first time a pretty girl calls your Sir' is of course a catastrophe. When I met Ginger Rogers she called me Sir.' I've never thought much of her as an actress since.'' -- British broadcaster Alistair Cooke on US star of stage and screen Ginger Rogers in 1952. Best remembered for her film dance routines with Fred Astaire, notably in ''Flying Down to Rio'' and ''Top Hat,'' Rogers died on April 25, 1995.

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