Brett Somers

Am I sounding better or am I just getting used to my voice?

You know, when it was done originally, they always had to fight to keep it going at the end of each season. Now, The Odd Couple has become part of our language and culture.

Anything that loosens you up and makes you freer is good, because that's what acting and performing is all about - being free. It gives you a better connection to the audience.

I don't know a high C from a low C.

My musical director, Mark Cherry, is the most wonderful person who ever lived on God's good green Earth. He's my director, he does the arrangements. Really, he does everything - including certain janitorial chores!

I had to give up martinis - I enjoyed them too much.

You know, I'm a television personality. It's not like I'm a famous hooker or something!

In fact, people have been very complimentary about my act and very tolerant of my singing ability.