Ethel Merman

• "I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes.“
• "My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be.“
• "Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.“
• "Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.“
• "Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most.“
• "I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano.“
• "Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own.“
• "Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own.“
• "At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn't think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped - and I haven't had a cigarette since.“

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