I could see myself in a white nurse's uniform, working unnoticed for many years and at last dying, unknown, unmarried and unsung.

Ice cream was my undoing, and six chocolate milk shakes in a row were nothing to me at one time.

Every small town has its dramatic group, its barber-shop quartet, every home has music in one form or another.

During the presidential primaries of 1940, I received a request from the Democratic National Committee to sing God Bless America before the speeches.

There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance.

I must work hard to make my singing above reproach; there must be no faults which hard work would take care of.

My singing is part of me, like my stoutness, or my light hair, or my poor eyesight.

after several months of probation work, standing on my feet some ten to twelve hours a day, I decided that as a nurse I was a pretty good entertainer.

I was always daydreaming about singing in big productions on Broadway.

And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy.

Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.

Words without thought is just that, words...

Oh, precious losing streak, you're too cute for your own good. I try to laugh about itbut my face is made of wood.

the pain of losing a dollar is far more powerful than the pleasure of winning a dollar.

I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that's not pulling the trigger.

Now, 'Dasher!' now, 'Dancer!' now, 'Prancer' and 'Vixen!' On, 'Comet!' on, 'Cupid!' on, 'Donner' and 'Blitzen!'

To delay is injustice.

Alzheimer's caregivers are heroes.

Part of being a feminist is giving other women the freedom to make choices you might not necessarily make yourself.

I didn't sit down and work out other people's material; I've never believed in that.

Preserve your energy - do not waste it on mediocre activity.