Ella Fitzgerald

Music American 1917 – 1996 94 quotes

An American jazz singer often referred to as the 'First Lady of Song,' 'Queen of Jazz,' and 'Lady Ella,' known for her purity of tone, impeccable phrasing, and improvisation.

Quotes by Ella Fitzgerald

I'm not a very good cook, but I love to eat.

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I'm not a very good driver, but I love to drive.

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I'm not a very good swimmer, but I love to swim.

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I'm not a very good painter, but I love to paint.

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I'm not a very good writer, but I love to write.

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I'm not a very good anything, but I love to do everything.

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I just want to make people happy with my music.

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I don't care what people say about me, as long as they listen to my music.

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I'm not trying to be anybody else. I'm just trying to be myself.

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I'm not a very good talker, but I'm a good listener.

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I'm not a very good student, but I love to learn.

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I'm not a very good teacher, but I love to teach.

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I'm not a very good leader, but I love to follow.

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I'm not a very good follower, but I love to lead.

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I'm not a very good anything, but I love to try everything.

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I just want to be happy.

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I just want to make people happy.

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I just want to be loved.

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I just want to love.

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I just want to live.

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