Kate Smith

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.

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.

There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance.

We should remember that there are nations which meet more than 30 to 60% of their power requirements through the nuclear power system.

If every time you engage in a sex act, you go into a confession box, you will never accept your own sexuality.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.