I mentioned that I was thinking of getting out of the business after Call Me Madam. I thought maybe I should become a homebody.

The slapdash way producers used to assemble a show seems a little unbelievable when we talk about them now

I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them.

I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time

I take a breath when I have to.

I have been ambitious to be a somebody from the time I was 5 years old

Cole Porter wrote Anything Goes and four more hits for me