Vera Lynn

I have never been terribly ambitious.

— Vera Lynn

I never wanted to be a Judy Garland.

— Vera Lynn

I didn't mind a bit of hardship.

— Vera Lynn

They didn't like my voice at school.

— Vera Lynn

I'm a girl from East Ham.

— Vera Lynn

I don't listen to music. I never have done.

— Vera Lynn

I don't like a cheater.

— Vera Lynn

Be active to your full capabilities.

— Vera Lynn

I've visited Holland plenty of times and always liked staying in the Hilton in Amsterdam.

— Vera Lynn

I don't listen to the radio. I'd rather watch the television.

— Vera Lynn

I try not to worry too much about anything any more, and enjoy every day as it comes.

— Vera Lynn

I seem to have had quite a lot of pink dresses.

— Vera Lynn

Take each day as it comes and focus on the present moment.

— Vera Lynn

I don't know Robbie Williams. I know his name, but I've never met him.

— Vera Lynn

I was never the glamorous type like Betty Grable.

— Vera Lynn

I always took things very seriously. Always have done.

— Vera Lynn

Over many years, I have been a supporter of the National Trust and the vital work that they do in preserving our…

— Vera Lynn

You can't do an awful lot about getting older but you shouldn't let it stop you from doing what you want to…

— Vera Lynn

Our family didn't have a lot of money, so my brother, parents and I spent our holidays at Southend-on-Sea.

— Vera Lynn

Entertaining the boys in Burma was something that I will never forget and will remain a highlight of my life.

— Vera Lynn

So many go into the business just to be famous, not because they are passionate about their craft.

— Vera Lynn

Getting an upset tummy is never pleasant, and it's worse if you get a funny tummy a long way from home.

— Vera Lynn

If work came along I liked, I would do it. If it interfered with home life for too long or took me…

— Vera Lynn

Certain people cause so many problems, not only to the running of the town and the country, but to people themselves.

— Vera Lynn

People often ask me for the secret to success. Usually, they mean success in the music industry, but I think the answer…

— Vera Lynn

You never know what's going to happen en route to the airport or station and the last thing you want is to…

— Vera Lynn

All young men should have a certain time in the Army, instead of going running around wild for a few years after…

— Vera Lynn

Singing in the jungle was very hot and very sticky, which was a bit hard going. I had a little piano, which…

— Vera Lynn

I've liked country music for as long as I can remember, especially the songs of Dolly Parton. Her lyrics are similar to…

— Vera Lynn

Perhaps it is no surprise I became an entertainer because many of my relatives were natural performers. Dad, who had a fine…

— Vera Lynn

I used to bomb around London in my little Austin 10 throughout the raids to appear on stage and if there was…

— Vera Lynn

We have always been told not to open the door to strangers, especially because of the terrible things that could happen these…

— Vera Lynn

I was born with a passion for music.

— Vera Lynn

Nostalgia is very powerful.

— Vera Lynn

The journey to Burma is etched in my brain, full of all sorts of intense memories.

— Vera Lynn

There was so little said about the Burmese war. The Forgotten 14th, they called them.

— Vera Lynn

I never thought that I would share a hit parade with the Beatles.

— Vera Lynn

I already am very satisfied by my career. It has been long, diverse and hugely rewarding.

— Vera Lynn

I think a sense of history and perspective for our young people today is essential.

— Vera Lynn

Basically, country is my kind of music - the simple melody, the simple lyrics.

— Vera Lynn