I am exceedingly lucky that my voice, along with perfect pitch and perfect rhythm, was given me at birth.

I am exceedingly lucky that my voice, along with perfect pitch and perfect rhythm, was given me at birth.

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

Every small town has its dramatic group, its barber-shop quartet, every home has music in one form or another.

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

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

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