I've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame

I take a breath when I have to.

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

I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano

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

I've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame

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?