If you ever get the opportunity, don't ask Day about her "image." "I've never really understood what that means," she said. "Oscar Levant made a comment about my virginity ("I knew Doris Day before she became a virgin"), which contributed to my so-called 'image.'"
The reality is that Day was a hardworking singer and actress who put up with a lot of guff. Her first husband reportedly beat her, and it sounds like she had to battle throughout her career.
But Day, who recalls with fondness friendships with co-stars such as Cary Grant, James Stewart and, most famously, Rock Hudson, remains a survivor.
In December, she released "My Heart," her first album in 17 years. It includes pop hits and ballads recorded over three decades, and it benefits her animal foundation.
The album is a hit, especially in England where Day remains popular -- especially among entertainers. "Colin Firth called me one day to say he'd had a mad crush on me for years," Day said, brightly.
She also speaks regularly with Paul McCartney, who often calls her in the middle of the night. "He scares the daylights out of me when he calls so late, but Paul's been a good friend."
Loyalty matters deeply to Day, who rushed to be at Hudson's side when he announced in 1985 that he was suffering from AIDS. "We were great friends. and I miss him dearly," she said.
I don't know if I could sit through any of those old Doris Day movies today, but nobody could deny that the star remains a legend.
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