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“If I'm reading about a river or the trees or the wind blowing or the stars at night, if you can hear that in the music in some way, you've wedded the two and your imagination takes off. To be able to hear that in music is really important.”

Quote by Julie Andrews

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Julie Andrews, born on October 1, 1935, is a British-born American actress and singer. She is best known for her performance in the film 'The Sound of Music', for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Andrews' acting career spans various types of films and stage productions, and she is beloved worldwide for her unique voice and elegant image. more

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