One thing all stage mothers share is an overpowering ambition for their daughters.

Sounds always fascinated me.

I have a tremendous desire to learn, and to grow, and to develop whatever I have that will make for any kind of improvement in me.

My first appearance, the first time I try anything, invariably is not very successful. I tend to grow slowly, but solidly.

Duke Ellington was famous for hs very original harmonic patterns.

On the stage of the Italian Terrace Room in the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1938 ... the place where Champagne Music was born.

I have never been an innovator, a creative genius.