Ethel Merman Quotes
Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.
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The first book I sat down to write was an historical romance. It was really bad and thankfully no one ever saw it.
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The economy is not immutable; it's not about natural laws. It's about rules, and we make the rules.
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To be on the set with the actors, with the location, every day changes; every day something can go wrong.
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Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.
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Easy is to occupy a place in a telephone book. Difficult is to occupy someone's heart; know that you're really loved.
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There's always a mismatch between small entrepreneurial outfits and large companies, which often don't have the same outlook.
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I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!
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I am not a fan of westerns particularly.
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Tall men come down to my height when I hit 'em in the body.
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Since I was a child, I always loved music that made me want to dance. As a teenager, I used to dance the night away to electronic music.
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I have got a few misters interested but nobody special these days.
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I know a lot of reporters certainly will go to jail to defend confidential sources. Some have even gone to jail for an issue like this. But I can't say that's the norm.
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Forget the telly, we just go to the crib, watch a movie in the Jacuzzi and smoke Ls while you do me.
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I believe in the power of ideas. I believe in the power of sharing knowledge.
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Don't give your advice before you are called upon.
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The ability of Texas Republicans to be effective in Congress is based on having at least 218 Republicans in the House.
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I've been blessed, acne never knocked on my door. I think I look pretty darn good.
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At the end, the one that plays better is going to win.
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I'm a nut, but not just a nut.
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I was bartending for a long time and going on auditions and was constantly being rebuffed.
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The war begins to make itself felt very near to us.
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In terms of politics, I just look at people's policies, and sometimes I agree with something, sometimes I won't.
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I've heard time and again from small business owners in Ohio that extending bonus depreciation is the single biggest factor in allowing their businesses to grow. Allowing companies to use these tools for capital reinvestment is a common-sense way to encourage job creation.
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Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living.
