Conversation so far:
Was there anything special about Ruth Etting's personal life?
Etting was born in David City, Nebraska in 1897 to Alfred, a banker, and Winifred (nee Kleinhan) Etting.
Did she have any hobbies or special interests?
Etting was interested in drawing at an early age; she drew and sketched anywhere she was able.
Where did her hobbies and interest take her in her career?
Etting got a job designing costumes at the Marigold Gardens nightclub, which led to employment singing and dancing in the chorus there.

Question: was she successful in her career?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Ruth Etting successful in her career?