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

I always felt that I was one of the women who helped lay the foundation for rock and roll. But I'd always been overlooked by the Hall of Fame.
Brenda Lee

I believe I became one of the first singers to be launched via television exposure. I guess I was a new kind of musical stylist for a new kind of media.
Brenda Lee

I gave up my childhood for a career.
Brenda Lee

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

I still don't look at myself as a star. I've always had a thankful heart.
Brenda Lee

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

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

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

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


I've spent an awful lot of my time in the air. I've had everything happen to me in a plane that could happen. Except a crash.
Brenda Lee

John Lennon was very irreverent and very intelligent.
Brenda Lee

The amazing thing is that I'm sane. I'm not bitter. I'm not drugged out. I'm not broke. I'm still married to the same guy. My children don't hate me.
Brenda Lee

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

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

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