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

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

As soon as I began to earn what might be called fairly large sums, I bought a car and began to explore the country around New York.

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

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

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.