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

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• Brenda Lee:

  I gave up my childhood for a career.

• 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'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 cou

• Brenda Lee:

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

• Brenda Lee:

  John Lennon was very irreverent and very intelligent.

• Brenda Lee:

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

• Brenda Lee:

  I always felt that I was one of the women who helped lay the foundation for rock and roll. But I'd

• Brenda Lee:

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