Once, when we were playing at the Apollo Theater, Holiday was working a block away at the Harlem Opera House. Some of us went over between shows to catch her, and afterwards we went backstage. I did something then, and… — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
When we were at the Apollo, Holiday was a block away. I asked her for her autograph. — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
The fabulous places I've been, wonderful things that've happened, great people I've met ought to make a story. — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
One of these mornings youre goin to rise up singing. Then youll spread your wings and youll take the sky. — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
Ella knows her way around her voice as very few people today. But there are times when she seems to be unaware there are… — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
Ome kids in Italy call me 'Mama Jazz; I thought that was so cute. As long as they don't call me 'Grandma Jazz. — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
I guess what everyone wants more than anything else is to be loved. And to know that you loved me for my singing is… — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
“Won't you tell him please to put on some speed, follow my lead, oh how I need, someone to watch over me.” — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
Once, when we were playing at the Apollo Theater, Holiday was working a block away at the Harlem Opera House. Some of us went… — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
Nobody else even approaches the trumpet like [Sweets Edison] does: Never too much and always plenty. He's the greatest trumpet player to play along… — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
“I have been rich, and I have been poor. Believe me baby, rich is better!” — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can… — Ella Fitzgerald Copy Share
