110 Quotes by Ethel Merman

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.

I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank.

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

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?

If I feel in need of sleep, I just open a book or turn on the television. Both are better than any sleeping pill.

I've never cooked. I can't do much more in the kitchen than make a cup of tea and some toast.

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

I take a breath when I have to.

I 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