Ethel Merman Quotes

United States, Actress
January 16, 1908 – February, 15, 1984.

Ethel Merman as an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her distinctive, powerful voice and leading roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage"

Also known as Singer

I have been ambitious to be a somebody from the time I was 5 years old.

Ethel Merman
- Time
- Ambitious
I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words.

Ethel Merman
- Words
- Angry
- Take Care

In my case, things have pretty much been handed to me.

Ethel Merman
- Handed
Now what kind of an attitude is that, 'These things happen?' They only happen because this whole country is just full of people who, when these things happen, they just say, 'These things happen,' and that's why they happen! We gotta have control of what happens to us.

Ethel Merman
- Country
- Control
- Attitude
Everything's coming up roses - for me.

Ethel Merman
- Roses
You'll never prove you're too good for a job by not doing your best.

Ethel Merman
- Job
- Best
- Prove