I never wanted to set the world on fire. So I never had to burn any bridges behind me.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that Dinah Shore, the American actress, never tried to become extremely famous or successful. She didn't feel the need to do dramatic or risky things to get attention. Instead, she focused on her own goals and never had to sacrifice important relationships or opportunities to achieve them.
About Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was a legendary American singer, actress, and television personality during the 1940s and 1950s. She rose to fame as a recording artist and later achieved even greater success on television, hosting a series of popular variety programs. Her impressive career spanned four decades and she was ranked #16 on TV Guide’s list of the top 50 television stars of all time.
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I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t singing.
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When rock came along the lyrics and melodies became less important and it bothered me to think that perhaps they might not regain the value they have to music – they are music.
American singer and actress (1916-1994)
And I’ve never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad.
American singer and actress (1916-1994)
My tastes are eclectic.
American singer and actress (1916-1994)
Trouble is part of your life – if you don’t share it, you don’t give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough.
American singer and actress (1916-1994)
I’m not really a country singer, although I did make a couple albums and love its simple, straight-from-the-heart approach, but I have always sung a lot of jazz, show tunes, pop tunes, gospel and blues.
American singer and actress (1916-1994)
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American singer and actress (1916-1994)
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American singer and actress (1916-1994)
When I was four or five, my father had a general store in Winchester and I don’t think the farmers could ever leave on Saturday afternoon until I had been placed up on the counter to sing.
American singer and actress (1916-1994)
The best money advice ever given me was from my father. When I was a little girl, he told me, ‘Don’t spend anything unless you have to.’
American singer and actress (1916-1994)
I earn and pay my own way as a great many women do today.
American singer and actress (1916-1994)