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Quote by Betty Carter

“You can do anything you want to do, if you know what to do.”

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Betty Carter was an American jazz singer born on May 16, 1929, and passed away on September 26, 1998. Known for her distinctive voice and improvisational skills, she is considered one of the greatest jazz vocalists of the 20th century. more

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