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
anything-goes four
Cole Porter wrote Anything Goes and four more hits for 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
film persons performances
I preferred delivering my performance in person. I liked to be in control. You couldn't be in films.
halloween today appeals
I attend surprisingly few shows. The type of theater that is popular today just doesn't appeal to me.
years ambitious has-beens
I have been ambitious to be a somebody from the time I was 5 years old
reputation hedonist
Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist
littles way used
The slapdash way producers used to assemble a show seems a little unbelievable when we talk about them now
stars broadway vaudeville
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
drama average turns
As far as dramas are concerned, it's considered passe for playwrights to turn out anything the average person can understand
taken hair care
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
these-days
Who's happy these days?
succeed show-business shows
When I'm asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven't the foggiest
mom years age
Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.
differences long parent
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?