"We are part of music and music is part of us. Not all feel and sense this to the highest, yet all are touched by it a…"

"My whole soul seems to be brought out when I sing."

"Miss Gates is the equal of the greatest prima donnas this country has produced."

"Often compared to Galli-Curci, the reigning prima donna of opera, she was praised for her flawless agility, purity of…"

"Critics also praised her beauty, her stage presence, and her natural theatrical ability."

"In this venture, she was very successful. There was a time, in fact, when she sold more records than any other singer…"

"He evidently was an enthusiastic supporter of his wife's career."

"Her voice has been described as a sweet, clear, high soprano, but without the consistently strong magnitude and volum…"

"My only way to actually know what I’m feeling is if I take an instrument and just start splatting out words. It’s so …"

"Since I was 13 years old, I've been writing songs about how I feel and mental health. So many of my songs are genuine…"