Sophie Tucker
Sophie Tucker
Sophie Tuckerwas a Ukrainian-born American singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality. Known for her stentorian delivery of comical and risqué songs, she was one of the most popular entertainers in America during the first half of the 20th century. She was widely known by the nickname "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas."...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStage Actress
Date of Birth13 January 1887
CityTulchyn, Ukraine
CountryUnited States of America
I've been rich and I've been poor; Believe me, honey, rich is better.
From birth to 18 a girl needs good parents. From 18 to 35, she needs good looks. From 35 to 55, good personality. From 55 on, she needs good cash. I'm saving my money.
The secret of longevity... Is to keep breathing!
The key to longevity: keep breathing.
It is a commentary on Berlin in 1931 that ... it was 'My Yiddishe Momme' that the Berlin Broadcasting Company asked for.
Gradually, at the concerts, I began to hear calls for 'the fat girl'.... Then I would jump up for the piano stool, forgetting about my size [145 lbs at age 13], and work to get all the laughs I could get.
Success in show business depends on your ability to make and keep friends.
I have been poor and I have been rich. Rich is better.