And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy.

I must work hard to make my singing above reproach; there must be no faults which hard work would take care of.

My singing is part of me, like my stoutness, or my light hair, or my poor eyesight.

after several months of probation work, standing on my feet some ten to twelve hours a day, I decided that as a nurse I was a pretty good entertainer.

In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.

And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy.

I am exceedingly lucky that my voice, along with perfect pitch and perfect rhythm, was given me at birth.