I work as often as I want and yet I'm free as a bird

I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank.

Who's happy these days?

I was born in my parents' bedroom on January 16. The World Almanac says it was 1909. I say it was 1912. But what difference does it make as long as I feel 33?

Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.

There have been people who have tried to take advantage of me. They want to be linked to me just because I'm Ethel Merman.

Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.