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 for the heavens, and, doggone it, the heavens answer you. — 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
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
