American - Musician | January 16, 1908 - February 15, 1984
Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice.
Ethel Merman
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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?
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Broadway has been very good to me. But then, I've been very good to broadway.
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When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales.
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Everything's coming up roses - for me.
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I work as often as I want and yet I'm free as a bird.
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I've never cooked. I can't do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast.
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I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano.
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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.
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At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first.
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When I'm asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven't the foggiest.
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I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank.
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