It has been said that genius is only the power of making continuous effort. The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it. We are told that there is no failure, except in no longer trying - no defeat, except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own weakness of purpose.

I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.

I just can't read music.

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

I was always daydreaming about singing in big productions on Broadway.

I am harder on myself than anyone else could be.

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.