Kate Smith

I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.

Because of my voice, speaking words which had been carefully chosen, women had used money they had set aside for other purposes to buy war bonds.

During the presidential primaries of 1940, I received a request from the Democratic National Committee to sing God Bless America before the speeches.

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.

I am thrilled to get the chance to write comics - and to tell Forgotten Realms tales, to boot!

People mature at different stages and I feel I'm learning a lot.