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“As my mother said, I never sprang out of bed with a glad shout! My voice needed oiling and then it took off.”

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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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