Peggy Lee Quotes

#1. They weren't really weddings, just long costume parties. (on three of her weddings)

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#2. Retire? Not on your life. I have no plans to stop singing. What are you going to do when you love music? It's a terrible disease. You can't stop. Of course, I'd like to get off the road.

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#3. What are you going to do when you love music? You can't stop.

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#4. I'm always happy when I'm cleaning, and besides, I had just found out that I was going to have a baby.

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#5. You should always look like a star. Otherwise people will lose a little of the esteem they have for you.

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#6. I try to project not only a song but a personality.

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#7. Is That All There Is?

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#8. The thing that I always notice that dates a record is the rhythm section. With a good arranger the music can be timeless. But, rhythm can change, because heaven knows, we didn't know rock was going to come in, did we?

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#9. I regard singing pretty much like acting. Each song is like playing a different role. I get very involved with my material. I feel a responsibility for the emotion it brings out in the listener.

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#10. If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep dancing.

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#11. I really don't have that many run-ins. People by and large are very nice to me.

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#12. You can't beat The Beatles, you join 'em.

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#13. I learned courage from Buddha, Jesus, Lincoln, Einstein, and Mr. Cary Grant.

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