Jo Stafford

I had a very unusual contract. Most artists actually pay for their record dates and it comes out of their royalties. I paid for nothing.

When rock came in, I wasn't bitter about it. I was puzzled.

Whatever fame came did so not because I sought it.

A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going.

Honestly, my favorite kind of dancing is just lettin' loose. There's something great about the carefree flinging of your body to great music. It can be so joyous.

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.