after several months of probation work, standing on my feet some ten to twelve hours a day, I decided that as a nurse I was a pretty good entertainer. — 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
