57 Quotes by Kate Smith

I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.

I am exceedingly lucky that my voice, along with perfect pitch and perfect rhythm, was given me at birth.

Since I have been singing for so many years, I don't always need to approach a song quite so laboriously and meticulously.

I vowed that whenever my family needed me, I would give up everything to go to them, no matter what. The show must go on was meaningless to me.

An entertainer should in his public performance keep himself out of any controversy, political or otherwise.

I am continually embarrassed by people who point me out as an example of what can be done without training.

Every small town has its dramatic group, its barber-shop quartet, every home has music in one form or another.

I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.

I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.