"Get me well so I can get on television and tell people to stop smoking." ― Nat King Cole Television From Nat King Cole Singer Added on 1/23/2025 About Nat King Cole American singer and pianist known for jazz and pop standards. His smooth vocal style and crossover success made him one of the leading artists of the mid-20th century. Born: 1919-03-17 Died: 1965-02-15 View all quotes from Nat King Cole