When rock came along the lyrics and melodies became less important and it bothered me to think that perhaps they might not regain the value they have to music - they are music.

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'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.

When I was four or five, my father had a general store in Winchester and I don't think the farmers could ever leave on Saturday afternoon until I had been placed up on the counter to sing.

Trouble is part of your life

It's a faithless love, but you hit four good shots and you've started your day right.