I Just Can't Read Music.

During The Presidential Primaries Of 1940, I Received A Request From The Democratic National Committee To Sing God Bless America Before The Speeches.

I Learn My Songs By Ear.

I Just Can't Read Music.

I Am Continually Embarrassed By People Who Point Me Out As An Example Of What Can Be Done Without Training.

I Shall Always Respect The Composer. If I Embellish, It Is His Idea I Am Embellishing.