Quotes by 'Kate Smith'

Kate Smith

Family: Jessie May Smith...

I just can't read music.

products

I have personally believed in every product I have ever advertised.

home groups towns

Every small town has its dramatic group, its barber-shop quartet, every home has music in one form or another.

song years amazed

In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.

war voice purpose

Because of my voice, speaking words which had been carefully chosen, women had used money they had set aside for other purposes to buy war bonds.

harder

I am harder on myself than anyone else could be.

people training example

I am continually embarrassed by people who point me out as an example of what can be done without training.

voice perfect lucky

I am exceedingly lucky that my voice, along with perfect pitch and perfect rhythm, was given me at birth.

groups motive raises

I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.

loyal capacity middle

Middle-aged women have greater stability, they are more loyal, and their capacity for steady work is greater than that of younger women.

intelligent analysis adherence

Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.

careers lucky critics

I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.

years white nurse

I could see myself in a white nurse's uniform, working unnoticed for many years and at last dying, unknown, unmarried and unsung.

america presidential speech

During the presidential primaries of 1940, I received a request from the Democratic National Committee to sing God Bless America before the speeches.