And I've never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad.

I'd like people to remember that I really tried everything within my range of reality. And that whatever I did, I did with all my heart.

I earn and pay my own way as a great many women do today. Why should unmarried women be discriminated against - unmarried men are not.

I'm not really a country singer, although I did make a couple albums and love its simple, straight-from-the-heart approach, but I have always sung a lot of jazz, show tunes, pop tunes, gospel and blues.

I have never thought of participating in sports just for the sake of doing it for exercise or as a means to lose weight. And I've never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad. I really enjoy playing. It is a vital part of my life.

I can't remember a time when I wasn't singing.

It's the most humbling sport ever. It's like a lousy lover. It's like some guy who's never there when you need him. Every once in a while, he comes and makes you feel like heaven on earth.. And then the moment you say, 'I really need this,' he's gone.