Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 - December 25, 2008) was an American singer/songwriter, author, and actress of stage, television and films. She was known for her highly distinctive singing style, starring as Catwoman in the final season of the Batman television series in 1967, two Daytime Emmy Awards, two Grammy nominations, and two Tony Award nominations. Orson Welles once called Kitt the "most exciting woman in the world." The following includes audio clips from three television interviews.