Ethel Merman quotes

Ethel Merman was an American actress and singer, celebrated for her powerful voice and stage presence. Her performances in Broadway musicals like "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Gypsy" made her a legend of musical theater. She influenced generations of performers with her dynamic style and unforgettable charisma. Here are 51 of her quotes:

Broadway has been very good to me. But then, I've been very good to broadway. (Ethel Merman)
I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes. View quote
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At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first. View quote
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Everything's coming up roses - for me. View quote
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I work as often as I want and yet I'm free as a bird. View quote
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Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most. View quote
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I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank. View quote
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I've never cooked. I can't do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast. View quote
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Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice. View quote
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I take a breath when I have to. View quote
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When I'm asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven't the foggiest. (Ethel Merman)
I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words. View quote
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Music, in the past few years... anything singable or understandable is square. View quote
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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. View quote
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I preferred delivering my performance in person. I liked to be in control. You couldn't be in films. View quote
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My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be. View quote
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Of my four marriages, the one to Bob Levitt is the only one I don't regret. View quote
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Legend has it that when God created me, he gave me a big distinctive voice, a lot of boldness and no heart. View quote
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My career at Warner Brothers consisted of one musical short subject. I was running around in a bear skin. Very chic. View quote
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When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales. View quote
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I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn't appeal to me. (Ethel Merman)
I was born in my parents' bedroom on January 16. The World Almanac says it was 1909. I say it was 1912. But what difference does it make as long as I feel 33? View quote
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There have been people who have tried to take advantage of me. They want to be linked to me just because I'm Ethel Merman. View quote
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I've never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people. View quote
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If I feel in need of sleep, I just open a book or turn on the television. Both are better than any sleeping pill. View quote
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Ethel Merman

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: January 16, 1908
Died: February 15, 1984
Quotes count: 51
Wikipedia: Ethel Merman

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