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
I Got Rhythm really put me on the map.
these-days
Who's happy these days?
attention
Once I had all the attention, all I had to do was deliver
mom business views
Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.
care able known
I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words.
succeed show-business shows
When I'm asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven't the foggiest
men piano
I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano
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
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?
war hero president
Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most
anything-goes four
Cole Porter wrote Anything Goes and four more hits for me
reputation hedonist
Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist
bird want
I work as often as I want and yet I'm free as a bird
mom way beloved
My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be