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Famous Kate Smith Quotes
“It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight.”
“And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy.”
“I was always daydreaming about singing in big productions on Broadway.”
“My singing is part of me, like my stoutness, or my light hair, or my poor eyesight.”
“I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing.”
“I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.”
“I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.”
“I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.”
“There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance.”
“Ice cream was my undoing, and six chocolate milk shakes in a row were nothing to me at one time.”
“I know I'm fat and I know my hair is straight, but I can sing.”
“In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.”
“I have personally believed in every product I have ever advertised.”