Beautiful, extraordinary and witty... a true inspiration to all who happily meet her. Carol Connors, is known lovingly as "CC," to her legions of friends ... including US Presidents, celebrities, scuba divers, and of course, the music industry where she always shines.

CC is a petite, 4’11,1/2" ball of fire! She is talented as a singer, composer, lyricist and speaker. She is a true Scorpio, a water baby. Her career started as the lead singer of the Teddy Bears. Phil Spector, her classmate, fell in love with her voice and wrote the song "To Know Him Is To Love Him" for her voice. (The words of the title came from his father’s epitaph.) Elvis fell in love with her voice and wanted to meet her. He did, and that’s how Elvis became her first love.

Carol has been recognized worldwide for her talents. She has earned gold and platinum records, been nominated for 10 major music awards including Emmy’s, Grammy’s, Golden Globes and – 2 Oscars (including co-writing the theme for "Rocky", "Gonna Fly Now")! Her song "With You I’m Born Again" is one of the most loved and performed songs of our time. It is the song many couples play for their first dance on their wedding day. She wrote the theme for "Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous", "Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams", sang by Dionne Warwick. She also wrote, "You Can Be A Star" for "Star Search". Carol is excited about one of her newest projects for Ed McMahon’s new show, "The Next Big Star is You." She said, "I enjoyed writing the music and co-wrote the lyrics with Ed. He is quite a poet!"

"People often ask me, what does it take to achieve your goals?
CC’s answer is, You need to eat it...sleep it...think it...drink it...and live it 100%...or forget it! That’s how much you have to give of yourself to make it to the top."

Carol enjoys traveling the world. One month, she’s the guest of the Sultan in Brunei; the next month, she’s taking her girl friends on an African photo Safari. Carol said, "I have had the pleasure to spend time with some of the most important figures of our time, and each has left me with wonderful stories. At the White House, I remember President Reagan telling a story that Henry Kissinger had told him regarding the difference between stupidity and diplomacy. "If you see a woman and she’s not too attractive, and you say to that woman - your face could stop a clock... that is stupidity. But, if you see the same woman and say to that woman... every time I look into your eyes, time stands still, that is diplomacy."

Recently, CC’s love of the ocean took her to the beautiful Cayman Islands for the inauguration of the new "International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame." Eighteen pioneers in the field were inducted. "It was so touching to watch Lloyd Bridge’s daughter, Lucinda, release a turtle back to the sea in honor of her father," said Carol. "Many scuba diving pioneers risked their lives to explore the seas," she explained. Jean-Michele Cousteau was also there to pay tribute to his father, and is continuing his father’s dedication to the sea by establishing the "Ocean Future’s Foundation." Carol believes, "Since 2/3 of the world’s surface is covered by water, we must protect it. I am an avid scuba diver and have gone around the world on diving trips exploring the oceans and its inhabitants. The ocean is truly beautiful."

When we asked what was the best point of Carol’s life, she was quick to answer, "I have loved every stage of my life. The best is now and what will be, not what has been." Carol agrees with the philosophy held by Jacques Cousteau. When he was asked, "Why do you go on such an exploration? What do you expect to see?" He always answered, "If I knew, I would not go." "This quote was the driving force of the Calypso and is what I believe," said CC. "We should all follow our dreams. Explore the unknown. And take advantage of each day. Life is truly an exciting journey!"
Clientele Woman - proudly salutes Carol Connors.

CC says, "We must all work together to protect the ocean environment! I urge everyone to support Jean Michele Cousteau’s Ocean Future’s Foundation." To learn more how you can help, see their website: www.oceanfutures.com.

CC’s CAROLISMS - TIMELESS LESSONS IN LIFE

When the brass ring comes around, make sure you grab it because it may not come around again!

Happiness is being at a place in your life …where you want to be.

What is…IS!

If you know somebody is a snake, and you have to do business with them, don’t stand in front of them!

Always remember, out of bad comes good!

Always take credit when credit is due, but never... ever... take credit when it doesn’t belong to you!

Failure is an orphan. Success has many fathers!

The show biz saying is: "If you hang in there, it’ll happen." My saying is: "If you don’t hang in there, you could miss it by one split second!"

To be a success at what you do, you must always follow through!