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Chance Quote by Kate Smith

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

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

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

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Since I have been singing for so many years, I don't always need to approach a song quite so laboriously and meticulously.

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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,…

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

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

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

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

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

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Because of my voice, speaking words which had been carefully chosen, women had used money they had set aside for other purposes to buy…

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

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I learn my songs by ear.

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