John Emmet Raitt (/reɪt/;[1] January 29, 1917[2] – February 20, 2005)[3] was an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theatre. (wikipedia)
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.
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.