Peggy Lee Quotes & Sayings

They weren't really weddings, just long costume parties. (on three of her weddings) — Peggy Lee

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

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

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? — Peggy Lee

I knew I couldn't sing over them, so I decided to sing under them. The more noise they made the more softly I sang. When they discovered they couldn't hear me, they began to look at me. Then they began to listen. As I sang, I kept thinking, 'softly with feeling.' The noise dropped to a hum; the hum gave way to silence. I had learned how to reach and hold my audience
softly, with feeling. — Peggy Lee

I learned courage from Buddha, Jesus, Lincoln, Einstein, and Mr. Cary Grant. — Peggy Lee

I try to project not only a song but a personality. — Peggy Lee

If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep dancing. — Peggy Lee

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

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. — Peggy Lee

You can't beat The Beatles, you join 'em. — Peggy Lee

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. — Peggy Lee

Is That All There Is? — Peggy Lee

What are you going to do when you love music? You can't stop. — Peggy Lee