Ethel merman

I take a breath when I have to.

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

When I'm asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven't the foggiest.

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.

Of my four marriages, the one to Bob Levitt is the only one I don't regret.

I've never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people.

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

You gotta have a gimmick.

Once I had all the attention, all I had to do was deliver.

My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be.