Ethel Merman
Ethel Merman
Ethel Mermanwas 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."...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStage Actress
Date of Birth16 January 1908
CityAstoria, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Ethel Merman quotes about
mom years age
Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.
people want advantage
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.
halloween today appeals
I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn't appeal to me.
talent right-time happened
I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time
regret bob four
Of my four marriages, the one to Bob Levitt is the only one I don't regret
cases
In my case, things have pretty much been handed to me
heart voice legends
Legend has it that when God created me, he gave me a big distinctive voice, a lot of boldness and no heart.
book gossip giving
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
honored
I'll admit - I was honored to be on the cover of Time
film persons performances
I preferred delivering my performance in person. I liked to be in control. You couldn't be in films.
past years squares
Music, in the past few years... anything singable or understandable is square.
years ambitious has-beens
I have been ambitious to be a somebody from the time I was 5 years old
drama average turns
As far as dramas are concerned, it's considered passe for playwrights to turn out anything the average person can understand
running brother careers
My career at Warner Brothers consisted of one musical short subject. I was running around in a bear skin. Very chic.