Onstage, you just have to tell the absolute truth about the character you are playing. You hope you communicate it, and you hope it comes back like a tennis ball. If you're listening to the sound of your own voice,… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
“When you try to talk about yourself, you dont know who you are, or what your like, or what your like to other people. And the moment you do it's a formula for yourself, and then you're imitating yourself, and… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
The distinction between male and female will never stop existing. We are not alike, and I wouldn't want to be. — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
I don't hate Charles. I just want my life to count for something. Everyone thinks I just walked out on a paralyzed man. But… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
I just never had time to follow sports. When you're working as often as I was, eight shows a week, you just don't have… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
I can't understand people missing a show because they're sick: They've missed their best performance. You have an obstacle to overcome, and you reach… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
It's a terrible thing to admit, but I'm not sure I know what Women's Lib is. — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward. — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
I've gone on in a wheelchair. Another performance I did with no voice - and I had to apologize to the audience and whisper. — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
My clothes are an extension of my personality. I'd look awful in ladylike dresses. — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
I've never understood the use of vulgar language, but the definition of 'risque' is open to interpretation. I suppose I did many things in… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
I am finally a lady of leisure, and it suits me fine. For the first time in almost 10 decades, I don't have an… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
At first I felt terrible, then I realized... that no matter what I do the rest of my life... I'll never do anything as… — Carol Channing Copy Share Image
