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.

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.

Middle-aged women have greater stability, they are more loyal, and their capacity for steady work is greater than that of younger women.

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

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

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

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