I know I'm fat and I know my hair is straight, but I can sing.

I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.

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

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

This nation loves singing and loves acting.

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

There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance.