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“I was 20 years old. I had moved to Los Angeles from Columbus, Ohio. I was working as a piano salesman - a terrible piano salesman. I couldn't sell them. I could demonstrate them, but people wouldn't buy them from me.”

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Michael Feinstein

Michael Feinstein is a renowned singer, born on September 7, 1956. He is known for his passion for music and his contributions to jazz, pop, and film music. more

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