Creative Quotations from Ethel Merman (1909-1984) born on Jan 16 She starred in over a dozen Broadway musicals including "Hello Dolly."

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Creative Quotations from Ethel Merman ( ) born on Jan 16 She starred in over a dozen Broadway musicals including "Hello Dolly."

She's OK if you like talent.

I take a breath when I have to.

Broadway has been very good to me. But then, I've been very good to Broadway.

I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank.

Always give them the old fire, even when you feel like a squashed cake of ice.

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