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.

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

I have personally believed in every product I have ever advertised.

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 learn my songs by ear.