I'm allergic to chemicals in food so I eat only organic foods. I've never missed a show so it must be doing something.
If I talk about something I either talk about it or I DO it... the minute I talk about it it's lost all it's drive and all it's fun.
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
There's nothing like Nashville for making records.
You know, if you're lucky enough to have two smash hit shows, the traffic of the world goes through your dressing room.
I'm terribly shy, but of course no one believes me. Come to think of it, neither would I.
My mother said to me, 'You're revolting. And on top of that, you're not very feminine.' Well, that led me to the stage, which is an accepting and comfortable place. So in a way I have my mother to thank.
Revealed in her autobiography "Just Lucky, I Guess" that her father was a light skinned African American who used one accent to help "pass" in the white world and another around the house, where he sang gospel music to entertain his daughter.
Her trademark, poofy blonde hair has always been achieved by the use of wigs, as she's allergic to bleach.
Son Chan Lowe is the editorial cartoonist for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel newspaper in Fort Lauderdale.
Measurements: 34A-25-36 1/2 (during "Hello Dolly!") (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Graduated from the prestigious Lowell High School in San Francisco, California in 1938. Her high school's theater is now named after her.
Has three Tony Awards: in 1964, as Best Actress (Musical) for "Hello, Dolly!"; in 1968, a Special Award; and in 1995, a Lifetime Achievement Award. Was also nominated three other times for Best Actress (Musical): in 1956, for "The Vamp;" in 1961, for "Show Girl;" and in 1974, for "Lorelei."
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