It Became Obvious In 1957 That I

My Singing Is Part Of Me, Like My Stoutness, Or My Light Hair, Or My Poor Eyesight.

I Shall Always Respect The Composer. If I Embellish, It Is His Idea I Am Embellishing.

This Nation Loves Singing And Loves Acting.

I Am Continually Embarrassed By People Who Point Me Out As An Example Of What Can Be Done Without Training.

It Has Been Said That Genius Is Only The Power Of Making Continuous Effort. The Line Between Failure And Success Is So Fine That We Scarcely Know When We Pass It. We Are Told That There Is No Failure, Except In No Longer Trying - No Defeat, Except From Within, No Really Insurmountable Barrier Save Our Own Weakness Of Purpose.