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“My first singing role was as Susanna in a school production in a shortened form of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. I loved to sing and I was given lots of encouragement by a wonderful music teacher Mrs Ann Hill and by my parents who suggested I go to drama school.”

Quote by Elaine Paige

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Elaine Paige, born on March 5, 1948, is a renowned British singer. Known for her distinctive voice and stage presence, she is one of the iconic figures in the musical theater world. more

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