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Ethel Merman Quotes

I was lucky enough to have the songs in my first show written by George and Ira Gershwin. Then Cole Porter wrote five shows for me Picture Quote #1

I’ve never cooked. I can’t do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast Picture Quote #1

I don’t like to read. The only things I read are gossip columns. If someone gives me a book, it had better have lots of pictures Picture Quote #1

When I’m asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven’t the foggiest Picture Quote #1

My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that’s the way it will always be Picture Quote #1

Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living Picture Quote #1

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I wouldn’t change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes Picture Quote #1

I was born in my parents’ bedroom on January 16. The World Almanac says it was 1909. I say it was 1912. But what difference does it make as long as I feel 33? Picture Quote #1

I’ve never cooked. I can’t do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast Picture Quote #1

Who’s happy these days? Picture Quote #1

At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first Picture Quote #1

Music, in the past few years... anything singable or understandable is square Picture Quote #1

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In my case, things have pretty much been handed to me Picture Quote #1

I’ve never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people Picture Quote #1

I take a breath when I have to Picture Quote #1

Broadway has been very good to me. But then, I’ve been very good to broadway Picture Quote #1

The slapdash way producers used to assemble a show seems a little unbelievable when we talk about them now Picture Quote #1

I preferred delivering my performance in person. I liked to be in control. You couldn’t be in films Picture Quote #1

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When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales Picture Quote #1

Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own Picture Quote #1

Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice Picture Quote #1

As far as dramas are concerned, it’s considered passe for playwrights to turn out anything the average person can understand Picture Quote #1

I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don’t mince words Picture Quote #1

I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn’t appeal to me Picture Quote #1

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I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they’d be up here on stage and I’d be out there watching them Picture Quote #1

You’ll never prove you’re too good for a job by not doing your best Picture Quote #1

If I feel in need of sleep, I just open a book or turn on the television. Both are better than any sleeping pill Picture Quote #1

Musicals have clearly gotten more physical. You never saw Ethel Merman doing step aerobics Picture Quote #1

Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced Picture Quote #1

There have been people who have tried to take advantage of me. They want to be linked to me just because I’m Ethel Merman Picture Quote #1

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I was lucky enough to have the songs in my first show written by George and Ira Gershwin. Then Cole Porter wrote five shows for me (Ethel Merman Quotes) I’ve never cooked. I can’t do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast. (Ethel Merman Quotes) I don’t like to read. The only things I read are gossip columns. If someone gives me a book, it had better have lots of pictures (Ethel Merman Quotes) When I’m asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven’t the foggiest (Ethel Merman Quotes) My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that’s the way it will always be (Ethel Merman Quotes) Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living (Ethel Merman Quotes) I wouldn’t change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes (Ethel Merman Quotes) I was born in my parents’ bedroom on January 16. The World Almanac says it was 1909. I say it was 1912. But what difference does it make as long as I feel 33? (Ethel Merman Quotes) I’ve never cooked. I can’t do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast (Ethel Merman Quotes) Who’s happy these days? (Ethel Merman Quotes) At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first (Ethel Merman Quotes) Music, in the past few years... anything singable or understandable is square (Ethel Merman Quotes) In my case, things have pretty much been handed to me (Ethel Merman Quotes) I’ve never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people (Ethel Merman Quotes) I take a breath when I have to (Ethel Merman Quotes) Broadway has been very good to me. But then, I’ve been very good to broadway (Ethel Merman Quotes) The slapdash way producers used to assemble a show seems a little unbelievable when we talk about them now (Ethel Merman Quotes) I preferred delivering my performance in person. I liked to be in control. You couldn’t be in films (Ethel Merman Quotes) When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales (Ethel Merman Quotes) Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own (Ethel Merman Quotes) Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice (Ethel Merman Quotes) As far as dramas are concerned, it’s considered passe for playwrights to turn out anything the average person can understand (Ethel Merman Quotes) I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don’t mince words (Ethel Merman Quotes) I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn’t appeal to me (Ethel Merman Quotes) I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they’d be up here on stage and I’d be out there watching them (Ethel Merman Quotes) You’ll never prove you’re too good for a job by not doing your best (Ethel Merman Quotes) If I feel in need of sleep, I just open a book or turn on the television. Both are better than any sleeping pill (Ethel Merman Quotes) Musicals have clearly gotten more physical. You never saw Ethel Merman doing step aerobics (Ethel Merman Quotes) Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced (Ethel Merman Quotes) There have been people who have tried to take advantage of me. They want to be linked to me just because I’m Ethel Merman (Ethel Merman Quotes)

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