Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.

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

During the presidential primaries of 1940, I received a request from the Democratic National Committee to sing God Bless America before the speeches.

Every small town has its dramatic group, its barber-shop quartet, every home has music in one form or another.

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

I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing.

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