Ms. Cook sang from the time she was a child.

But the late 60's were hard years for Ms. Cook.

Ms. Cook has always maintained that she is not disabled by her weight.

But then Ms. Cook had to take care of another relative.

Ms. Cook said in a statement issued late today that her decision was based on family concerns.

Ms. Cook is 74, but if you close your eyes and just listen, you'll never know it.

Ms. Cook clearly wanted to find the woman behind the poise.

Ms. Cook said she did not think the intense focus on the tests took away from other aspects of school.

Ms. Cook shouldn't use the power of the paper to get even with a hostess she doesn't like.

Ms. Cook had to take control of her life and wrestle with a very uncertain future.

Ms. Cook sang from the time she was a child.

But the late 60's were hard years for Ms. Cook.

Ms. Cook has always maintained that she is not disabled by her weight.

But then Ms. Cook had to take care of another relative.

Ms. Cook said in a statement issued late today that her decision was based on family concerns.

Ms. Cook is 74, but if you close your eyes and just listen, you'll never know it.

Ms. Cook clearly wanted to find the woman behind the poise.

Ms. Cook said she did not think the intense focus on the tests took away from other aspects of school.

Ms. Cook shouldn't use the power of the paper to get even with a hostess she doesn't like.

Ms. Cook had to take control of her life and wrestle with a very uncertain future.