My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician. Ethel Merman fathermusicmusician Change image and share on social
I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn't appeal to me. Ethel Merman appealattendpopular Change image and share on social
Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living. Ethel Merman businesslivemake Change image and share on social
I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano. Ethel Merman manpianothrow Change image and share on social
I've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame. Ethel Merman brassycharacterdame Change image and share on social
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. Ethel Merman advantageethellink Change image and share on social
At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first. Ethel Merman fleaheadjewelry Change image and share on social
I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank. Ethel Merman bankchasehold Change image and share on social