I wasn't straining at the bit to become a movie star any more than I had plotted to get out of vaudeville and into Broadway musicals. Ethel Merman bitebroadwaymovie 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
When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales. Ethel Merman conflictdeepscale 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
Legend has it that when God created me, he gave me a big distinctive voice, a lot of boldness and no heart. Ethel Merman bigboldnesscreate Change image and share on social
Any audience that gets a laugh out of me gets it while I'm facing them. Ethel Merman audiencefacelaugh Change image and share on social
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. Ethel Merman admitbackhappen 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