I was watching the auction of the late, Doris Day. Doris and Peggy were my favorite singers/actresses. I realized that there is a huge difference between them: Doris retired and left us fans to ourselves, while Peggy made sure that her fans were happy. She performed until her 80's and did not care if she was ill. She even performed the last few years sitting on a fancy desk chair. She gave her fans everything.
I was lucky enough to have known her personally and would visit with her whenever she came to NY. She was intelligent, gracious and I loved talking with her. She had an amazing sense of humor, which she would also bring to the stage. She was also extremely knowledgeable about music. I guess you don't last that long without knowing your stuff!
There is a song by Peter Allen that I always think applies to Peggy, "Quiet Please There's A Lady Onstage". She gave us fans everything, no matter if she was well or ill.
I am so glad that her music lives on and I smile whenever I hear a TV commercial with her music on it. She is still with us for that 30 or 60 seconds...
Also check out a cabaret act called "Lee Squared". Two impersonators, singers, comedians portray Peggy "Lee" and "Lee" Liberace. (Lee Squared) One sings her songs and the other is an excellent pianist. [
www.youtube.com]. It is all in good fun and good taste and Peggy is looking down loving it.