The music business can be very cold. And it doesn't honor its elders.

Quote by Brenda Lee

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I still sing because I love the sound of applause, because it's who I am,...

I still sing because I love the sound of applause, because it's who I am,...

A lot of people thought I'd died, because of your coverage, they know I'm still...

A lot of people thought I'd died, because of your coverage, they know I'm still...

I always felt that I was one of the women who helped lay the foundation...

I always felt that I was one of the women who helped lay the foundation...

I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I was a big favorite with...

I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I was a big favorite with...

I believe I became one of the first singers to be launched via television exposure....

I believe I became one of the first singers to be launched via television exposure....

I only wish Chet Atkins could be here for this joyous occasion.

I only wish Chet Atkins could be here for this joyous occasion.

John Lennon was very irreverent and very intelligent.

John Lennon was very irreverent and very intelligent.

I've spent an awful lot of my time in the air. I've had everything happen...

I've spent an awful lot of my time in the air. I've had everything happen...

The amazing thing is that I'm sane. I'm not bitter. I'm not drugged out. I'm...

The amazing thing is that I'm sane. I'm not bitter. I'm not drugged out. I'm...

I gave up my childhood for a career.

I gave up my childhood for a career.

Whatever happened to the tomboy I used to be, the slightly rebellious rocker?

Whatever happened to the tomboy I used to be, the slightly rebellious rocker?

I was nuts about Elvis, like every girl in America.

I was nuts about Elvis, like every girl in America.

I'm not used to introspection. I've never lingered on my feelings. The show must go...

I'm not used to introspection. I've never lingered on my feelings. The show must go...

The Beatles were raw musically, but I think they really had something.

The Beatles were raw musically, but I think they really had something.