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.

I vowed that whenever my family needed me, I would give up everything to go to them, no matter what. The show must go on was meaningless to me.

An entertainer should in his public performance keep himself out of any controversy, political or otherwise.

Public and employer opinion often defeat society's best interests with a prejudice against middle-aged women.

I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.

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

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