“I work as often as I want and yet I'm free as a bird”
Quote by Ethel Merman
Author
Ethel Merman
Ethel Merman was an American actress and singer, celebrated for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. She began her career on Broadway in the 1930s and achieved fame for her performances in musicals such as 'Gypsy' and 'Annie Get Your Gun'. Merman was a five-time Tony Award winner and received a Tony Honors and Awards Administration Lifetime Achievement Award in 1978. Her career spanned over five decades, and she was a significant figure in the American theater. more
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