I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.

I am harder on myself than anyone else could be.

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

I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing.

Public and employer opinion often defeat society's best interests with a prejudice against middle-aged women.

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

I just can't read music.