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Ethel Merman

9 quotes

A name that surfaces again and again in collections of great quotes, Ethel Merman clearly understood the power of language. With equal ease, Ethel Merman moved between Mom and Wedding, finding connections others missed. Our collection holds 10 quotes from Ethel Merman, each offering a different angle on Mom, Wedding, Valentinesday, Trust, and Respect. Among their most shared lines: "Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own."

“At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn't think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped - and I haven't had a cigarette since.”

— Ethel Merman

Easter

All Quotes by Ethel Merman

“Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own.”

— Ethel Merman

Wedding

“At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn't think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped - and I haven't had a cigarette since.”

— Ethel Merman

Easter

“Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most.”

— Ethel Merman

Respect

“I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano.”

— Ethel Merman

Trust

“Everything's coming up roses - for me.”

— Ethel Merman

Valentinesday

“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

Mom

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

— Ethel Merman

Mom

“My beloved Mom and Pop always rated tops with each other, and that's the way it will always be.”

— Ethel Merman

Mom

“I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes.”

— Ethel Merman

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