Song Quotes by Kate Smith

I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.

— Kate Smith

In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.

— Kate Smith

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

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

I was always daydreaming about singing in big productions on Broadway.

— Kate Smith

There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance.

— Kate Smith

Many people submit to excessive appetites without realizing that they do not need to eat so much food.

— Kate Smith

I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing.

— Kate Smith

I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.

— Kate Smith

And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy.

— Kate Smith

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

It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight.

— Kate Smith

I learn my songs by ear.

— Kate Smith

It's up to the audience. It always has been.

— Kate Smith

If rock-and-roll is well done, there's nothing so terribly wrong with that kind of music. But the lyrics are another story.

— Kate Smith