Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Once, when we were playing at the Apollo Theater, Holiday was working a block away at the Harlem Opera House. Some of us went over between shows to catch her, and afterwards we went backstage. I did something then, and I still don't know if it was the right thing to do—I asked her for her autograph.

Ella Fitzgerald's Popular Quotes

I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt … she personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do …

- Ella Fitzgerald

The only thing better than singing is more singing.

- Ella Fitzgerald

Music is the universal language ... it brings people closer together.

- Ella Fitzgerald

Everybody wants to know about my style and how it came about. It's no big secret. It's the way I feel.

- Ella Fitzgerald

I used to be very self-conscious. I used to wish I was pretty. My cousin Georgia always taught me that if you smile, people will like you. Sometimes …

- Ella Fitzgerald

Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see

- Ella Fitzgerald

What everyone wants more than anything else is to be loved.

- Ella Fitzgerald

Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do.

- Ella Fitzgerald

Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.

- Ella Fitzgerald