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
remember stage audience
I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them.
fear people stage
I've never suffered stage fright. That fascinates people.
two tissues toilets
I remember Tallulah (Bankhead) telling of going into a public ladies' room and discovering there was no toilet tissue. She looked underneath the booth and said to the lady in the next stall, 'I beg your pardon, do you happen to have any toilet tissue in there?' The lady said no. So Tallulah said, 'Well, then, dahling, do you have two fives for a ten?'
being-yourself love-your-children one-thing
Be yourself -- it's the one thing you can do better than anyone else.
book sleep television
If I feel in need of sleep, I just open a book or turn on the television. Both are better than any sleeping pill.
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