43 Quotes by Brenda Lee

The music business can be very cold. And it doesn't honor its elders.

I always loved reading. I always was the spelling bee champion. I always loved words. I always wanted to know what they meant, why you used them, who first said them. I was always interested in that.

I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I was a big favorite with the Mafia.

Whatever happened to the tomboy I used to be, the slightly rebellious rocker?

I'm not used to introspection. I've never lingered on my feelings. The show must go on.

The amazing thing is that I'm sane. I'm not bitter. I'm not drugged out. I'm not broke. I'm still married to the same guy. My children don't hate me.

A lot of people thought I'd died, because of your coverage, they know I'm still around.

I didnt really have an agenda for my talent. I just wanted to be able to sing.

I gave up my childhood for a career.