Life Quotes by Carol Channing

The distinction between male and female will never stop existing. We are not alike, and I wouldn't want to be.

— Carol Channing

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

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

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

I'm allergic to chemicals in food so I eat only organic foods.

— Carol Channing

It's a terrible thing to admit, but I'm not sure I know what Women's Lib is.

— Carol Channing

Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.

— Carol Channing

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

My clothes are an extension of my personality. I'd look awful in ladylike dresses.

— Carol Channing

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

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

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