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“It's nice that all the composers have said that nobody interprets a lyric like Fred Astaire. But when it comes to selling records I was never worth anything particularly except as a collector's item.”

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Fred Astaire was an exceptional American dancer and actor, renowned for his elegant dance steps and performing talent in films. Born on May 10, 1899, and passing away on June 22, 1987, Astaire's partnership with Ginger Rogers became one of the most famous dance duos in film history. Their films were widely popular, bringing countless classic dance scenes to audiences. more

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