Kate Smith

"In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed."

"As soon as I began to earn what might be called fairly large sums, I bought a car and began to explore the country around New York."

"Many people submit to excessive appetites without realizing that they do not need to eat so much food."

"It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight."

"I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing."

"I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine."