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

Because of my voice, speaking words which had been carefully chosen, women had used money they had set aside for other purposes to buy war bonds.

I have never known stage-fright at any time.

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

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.

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

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