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“I had found a kind of serenity, a new maturity. I didn't feel better or stronger than anyone else but it seemed no longer important whether everyone loved me or not - more important now was for me to love them. Feeling that way turns your whole life around; living becomes the act of giving.”

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Beverly Sills
Beverly Sills

Beverly Sills, born on May 25, 1929, was an esteemed operatic soprano from the United States. She was renowned for her unique voice and acting skills on the opera stage in the mid-20th century, winning the affection of audiences worldwide. Sills' career spanned a variety of opera roles, and her performance style was widely beloved. more

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