John Emmett Raittwas an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theater... (wikipedia)
Mr. Shaw drove his team gingerly across the new bridge, ... Once across, he quickly found a spot to turn around, then with a slap of the reins and a flick of the whip he sent the team back across at full trot while the passengers cheered loudly expressing their hearty approval.
I decided this would be the big break.
If I can talk, I can sing.
I'll sing as long as people want to hear me, and I'll be able to sing as long as I'm alive.
I like the work. If I upped the price, I wouldn't get the work.