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

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

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.

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

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

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

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