Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz and torch singer.

Quotes

 * My dream is to do whatever I want without any interference from the record company.
 * Interview Los Angeles Times (1948)


 * I've always been a Democrat, it runs in my family.
 * Interview The Washington Post (1964)


 * Judy Garland was the singer I most wanted to sound like then, not to copy, but to get some of her soul and purity. A wonderful young voice.
 * Interview Los Angeles Times (1969)


 * There are notes between notes, you know.
 * Interview Los Angeles Times (1969)


 * There's a category for me. I like to be referred to as a good singer of good songs in good taste.
 * Interview The Hollywood Reporter (1974)


 * They always ask me the same questions. Where was I born? When did I start singing? Who have I worked with? I don't understand why they can't just talk to me without all that question bit.
 * Interview The Montreal Mirror (1976)


 * I dig Doris Day.
 * Interview The New York Times (1983)


 * When I sing, trouble can sit right on my shoulder and I don't even notice.
 * Interview The New York Times (1988)