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

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 have personally believed in every product I have ever advertised.

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.

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

I have never known stage-fright at any time.

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