Quotes By Ethel Merman
As far as dramas are concerned, it's considered passe for playwrights to turn out anything the average person can understand.
Ethel Merman
There's such a thing as theater discipline. One player doesn't appropriate another's inventions.
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
My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be.
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 can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them.
Ethel Merman
When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales.
Ethel Merman
I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes.
Ethel Merman
I have plenty of invitations to go places, lots to do. If I'm not working, I go to have my hair taken care of and work at needlepoint.
Ethel Merman