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

I know I'm fat and I know my hair is straight, but I can sing.

I learn my songs by ear.

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

This nation loves singing and loves acting.

Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.

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.