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

I have plenty of invitations to go places, lots to do. If I'm not working, I go to have my hair taken care of and work at needlepoint

Who's happy these days?

My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician

I was lucky enough to have the songs in my first show written by George and Ira Gershwin. Then Cole Porter wrote five shows for me

I take a breath when I have to.

Be yourself -- it's the one thing you can do better than anyone else.