I love animals to the extent that my home is my dog's home! Which means that nothing is too good for my Freckles-chairs, couches, beds. But I do draw the line on chipmunks nibbling at my table linens, bedding, blankets, etc.

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

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

I could see myself in a white nurse's uniform, working unnoticed for many years and at last dying, unknown, unmarried and unsung.

I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.

I am continually embarrassed by people who point me out as an example of what can be done without training.

Middle-aged women have greater stability, they are more loyal, and their capacity for steady work is greater than that of younger women.