I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That's all I know.

I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That's all I know.

They think they can make fuel from horse manure - now, I don't know if your car will be able to get 30 miles to the gallon, but it's sure gonna put a stop to siphoning.

You can't copy anybody and end with anything. If you copy, it means you're working without any real feeling.

Singing songs like 'The Man I Love' or 'Porgy' is no more work than sitting down and eating Chinese roast duck, and I love roast duck.

I don't think I missed a single picture Billie Dove ever made. I was crazy for her. I tried to do my hair like her, and eventually, I borrowed her name.