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“I was brought up on rock-'n'-roll. It was sort of funny because I couldn't get interested in anything else - I tried and tried but I couldn't get into science...or mathematics, I just cut myself off from anything else there was to get interested in.”

Quote by Bette Midler

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Bette Midler, born on December 1, 1945, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive voice and sense of humor, she was one of the most popular artists of the 1970s and 1980s. Midler's musical and performance style is diverse, ranging from pop music to Broadway shows, and she has achieved great success in both. more

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