I learn my songs by ear.
I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing.
I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.
I am continually embarrassed by people who point me out as an example of what can be done without training.
Middle-aged women have greater stability, they are more loyal, and their capacity for steady work is greater than that of younger women.
I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.
Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.
Ice cream was my undoing, and six chocolate milk shakes in a row were nothing to me at one time.
I am exceedingly lucky that my voice, along with perfect pitch and perfect rhythm, was given me at birth.
It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight.
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.
In nearly all ballads, the words set the mood and meaning, while the music intensifies or enhances them.
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