Public and employer opinion often defeat society's best interests with a prejudice against middle-aged women. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
It has been said that genius is only the power of making continuous effort. The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it. We are told that there is no failure, except… — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
Since I have been singing for so many years, I don't always need to approach a song quite so laboriously and meticulously. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
I love animals to the extent that my home is my dog's home! Which means that nothing is too good for my Freckles-chairs, couches,… — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
Many people submit to excessive appetites without realizing that they do not need to eat so much food. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
Because of my voice, speaking words which had been carefully chosen, women had used money they had set aside for other purposes to buy… — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight. — Kate Smith Copy Share Image
