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Ethel Merman Quotes

American - Musician | January 16, 1908 - February 15, 1984

I wasn't straining at the bit to become a movie star any more than I had plotted to get out of vaudeville and into Broadway musicals.

Become More Out Star Broadway Get

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.

Me Enough Lucky First Show Five

I preferred delivering my performance in person. I liked to be in control. You couldn't be in films.

Control Performance You Person Liked

I have plenty of invitations to go places, lots to do. If I'm not working, I go to have my hair taken care of and work at needlepoint.

Work Hair Care Go Places Working

I have been ambitious to be a somebody from the time I was 5 years old.

Time Old Years Ambitious Been

I Got Rhythm really put me on the map.

Me Map Rhythm Got Really Put

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.

Me Book Better Someone Gossip Only

I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn't appeal to me.

Today Me Just Theater Few Popular

I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words.

Myself Words Angry I Am Care Become

Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most.

Respect Hero War Admire President

Cole Porter wrote Anything Goes and four more hits for me.

Me More Anything Four Goes Hits

Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist.

Reputation Worldwide Had Cole Porter

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