My tastes are eclectic.

I earn and pay my own way as a great many women do today. Why should unmarried women be discriminated against – unmarried men are not.

And I’ve never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad.

I have never thought of participating in sports just for the sake of doing it for exercise or as a means to lose weight. And I’ve never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad. I really enjoy playing. It is a vital part of my life.

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t singing.

I’m not really a country singer, although I did make a couple albums and love its simple, straight-from-the-heart approach, but I have always sung a lot of jazz, show tunes, pop tunes, gospel and blues.

I owe everything – my success and happiness – to men.

It’s a faithless love, but you hit four good shots and you’ve started your day right.

Trouble is part of your life.

When rock came along the lyrics and melodies became less important and it bothered me to think that perhaps they might not regain the value they have to music – they are music.