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

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

I am harder on myself than anyone else could be.

I learn my songs by ear.

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

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.