110 Quotes by Ethel Merman

Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.

I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words.

When I'm asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven't the foggiest

I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano

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

Cole Porter wrote Anything Goes and four more hits for me

Cole Porter had a worldwide reputation as a sophisticate and hedonist

I work as often as I want and yet I'm free as a bird

My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be