Ethel Merman

Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should…

Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age…

At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn’t think of anything else to…

I wouldn’t trust any man as far as you can throw a piano…

My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that’s the way…

Everything’s coming up roses – for me…

Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show…

I wouldn’t change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point…

Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most…