You cant beat The Beatles, you join em.

- Peggy Lee

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

- Peggy Lee

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

- Peggy Lee

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

- 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 …

- 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, bec…

- Peggy Lee

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

- Peggy Lee

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

- 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 f…

- Peggy Lee