I kept thinking that the audience had gone to so much trouble, working their schedules to be there. They had arranged for babysitters and even traveled in from out of town. Oh, how could I not be there for them? — 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
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
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
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
It's a terrible thing to admit, but I'm not sure I know what Women's Lib is. — Carol Channing Copy Share
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward. — Carol Channing Copy Share
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
My clothes are an extension of my personality. I'd look awful in ladylike dresses. — Carol Channing Copy Share
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
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
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
He wrote himself into the role of Dolly. Dolly was hilariously funny and didn't know it. And that's what Thornton Wilder was. He was… — Carol Channing Copy Share
I can't remember if I had any stage fright at the first Bowl. But I did the second time. — Carol Channing Copy Share
