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Quote by Ethel Merman
At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldnt think of anything else

At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldnt think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped – and I havent had a cigarette since. – Ethel Merman

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Mom claimed that I could carry a tune at 2 or 3 years of age. Maybe she was a little prejudiced. – Ethel Merman

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Mom and Pop were proud of my popularity, but from their point of view, show business was no way to make a living. – Ethel Merman

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