Quotes by Ethel Merman

About Ethel Merman:

Ethel Merman was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage."
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Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.

Ethel Merman

You gotta have a gimmick.

Ethel Merman

When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales.

Ethel Merman

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

Of my four marriages, the one to Bob Levitt is the only one I don't regret.

Ethel Merman

If I feel in need of sleep, I just open a book or turn on the television. Both are better than any sleeping pill.

Ethel Merman

I've never cooked. I can't do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast.

Ethel Merman

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

I was lucky enough to have the songs in my first show written by George and Ira Gershwin. Then Cole Porter wrote five shows for me.

Ethel Merman

I was born in my parents' bedroom on January 16. The World Almanac says it was 1909. I say it was 1912. But what difference does it make as long as I feel 33?

Ethel Merman

I don't like to read. The only things I read are gossip columns. If someone gives me a book, it had better have lots of pictures.

Ethel Merman

Cole Porter wrote Anything Goes and four more hits for me.

Ethel Merman

I preferred delivering my performance in person. I liked to be in control. You couldn't be in films.

Ethel Merman

I Got Rhythm really put me on the map.

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I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn't appeal to me.

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I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words.

Ethel Merman

Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist.

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At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first.

Ethel Merman

As far as dramas are concerned, it's considered passe for playwrights to turn out anything the average person can understand.

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Any audience that gets a laugh out of me gets it while I'm facing them.

Ethel Merman

Author Bio

  • NameEthel Merman
  • DescriptionActress, singer
  • BornJanuary 16, 1908
  • DiedFebruary 15, 1984
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Singer; Writer