"At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn’t think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped – and I haven’t had a cigarette since."
- Ethel MermanThe American actress Ethel Merman is most recognized for her leading parts in Broadway musicals and her strong voice. Her humorous approach to quitting smoking is frequently cited because it perfectly captures her straightforward, honest style. Merman's quotation emphasizes how making a big life cha…