Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American singer, an alto, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America".
In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed. Use this quote
As soon as I began to earn what might be called fairly large sums, I bought a car and began to explore the country around New York. Use this quote
I vowed that whenever my family needed me, I would give up everything to go to them, no matter what. The show must go on was meaningless to me. Use this quote
Most of the people who act and sing do so for their own pleasure and that of their friends and family. Use this quote
Many people submit to excessive appetites without realizing that they do not need to eat so much food. Use this quote
It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight. Use this quote
I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing. Use this quote
I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine. Use this quote
Public and employer opinion often defeat society's best interests with a prejudice against middle-aged women. Use this quote
Because of my voice, speaking words which had been carefully chosen, women had used money they had set aside for other purposes to buy war bonds. Use this quote
