Ethel Merman's Profile
Brief about Ethel Merman: By info that we know Ethel Merman was born at 1908-01-16. And also Ethel Merman is American Musician.
Some Ethel Merman's quotes. Goto "Ethel Merman's quotation" section for more.I take a breath when I have to.
Tags: BreathI was lucky enough to have the songs in my first show written by George and Ira Gershwin. Then Cole Porter wrote five shows for me.
Tags: Enough, Lucky, ShowI 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.
Tags: Become, Movie, StarI'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.
Tags: Place, Talent, TimeI've made a wonderful living playing that theatrical character - the professional brassy dame.
Tags: Character, Living, WonderfulI've never cooked. I can't do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast.
Tags: Cup, Kitchen, TeaLegend has it that when God created me, he gave me a big distinctive voice, a lot of boldness and no heart.
Tags: Big, God, HeartMom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.
Tags: Business, Living, MomMom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced.
Tags: Age, Mom, SheMusic, in the past few years... anything singable or understandable is square.
Tags: Few, Music, PastMy beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be.
Tags: Beloved, Mom, PopMy career at Warner Brothers consisted of one musical short subject. I was running around in a bear skin. Very chic.
Tags: Career, Running, ShortMy father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician.
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