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.
was she successful in her career?
she was successful enough to earn a partnership in the shop through her work.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
While she enjoyed singing at school and in church, Etting never took voice lessons.

Question: Did she ever work with anyone famous?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Ruth Etting ever work with anyone famous?