It's curious how we act in moments of personal despair.

Conversation didn't seem necessary when I put the accordion down and swung some young lady around the floor.

Boys, if you don't stick together, how do you expect me to follow you-ah?

The ones the listeners loved most of all in those early years were the four Lennon girls who became the whole nation's little sisters.

In spite of the Depression, or maybe because of it, folks were hungry for a good time, and an evening of dancing seemed a good way to have it.

My accent remained terrible. It was very hard for me to initiate any conversation with someone I didn't know.

I expected to be a farmer like my father and brothers. Life seemed pleasant and orderly.