I learn my songs by ear.

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.

And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy.

I could see myself in a white nurse's uniform, working unnoticed for many years and at last dying, unknown, unmarried and unsung.

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

I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.

This nation loves singing and loves acting.