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“These days, people like me who are in the arts are perceived as celebrity writers. That really makes me angry because I expend a great deal of effort and spend an enormous amount of time on my books. And I've been writing now for 35 years.”

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Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews

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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