[Boomer]

Chuck,

I remember seeing Kate Smith, but I don't remember ever being allowed to stay up late. I guess it must have happened once or twice. Maybe I talked a babysitter into it or something.

I never really thought about Kate Smith maybe being the fat lady referred to in the saying, "It's not over 'til the fat lady sings." But I guess it could be.

I always thought the expression got its source from a comment by somebody who was talking about when you know an opera is almost over. Somebody who was not thrilled about going to the opera I guess.

I think it is kind of interesting to think about how those old sayings get started. Geez. I sure can be boring sometimes.

Boomer