I have never known stage-fright at any time.

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

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

In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.

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

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

I have personally believed in every product I have ever advertised.