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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.

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.

I've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame.

Ethel Merman

Character

Living

I've never cooked. I can't do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast.

Ethel Merman

Kitchen

Tea

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

Ethel Merman

People

If I feel in need of sleep, I just open a book or turn on the television. Both are better than any sleeping pill.

In my case, things have pretty much been handed to me.

Ethel Merman

Pretty

Legend has it that when God created me, he gave me a big distinctive voice, a lot of boldness and no heart.

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

I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes.

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

Everything's coming up roses - for me.

Ethel Merman

Roses

Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice.

Ethel Merman

Fire

Old

At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first.

Ethel Merman

First

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.

Ethel Merman

Time

Lent