American - Musician | January 16, 1908 - February 15, 1984
Of my four marriages, the one to Bob Levitt is the only one I don't regret.
Ethel Merman
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My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician.
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My career at Warner Brothers consisted of one musical short subject. I was running around in a bear skin. Very chic.
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My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be.
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Music, in the past few years... anything singable or understandable is square.
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Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.
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Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.
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In my case, things have pretty much been handed to me.
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I've never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people.
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I've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame.
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I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.
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I'll admit - I was honored to be on the cover of Time.
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