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“When I recorded for Columbia, I could usually do anything in one take...I would invariably want to use the first take because that would be the one that was spontaneous and fresh.”

Quote by Doris Day

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Doris Day, born on April 3, 1924, is a renowned American actress and singer. Known for her sweet voice and elegant image, she starred in numerous films, including 'Pillow Talk' and 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'. Day achieved great success in her acting career and was nominated for Academy Awards for her outstanding performances. more

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Book:The Doris Day Songbook

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“I am deeply grateful to the President and to my country. ... To come from Cincinnati, Ohio, for God's sake, then to go to Hollywood, and to get this kind of tribute from my country. ... I love this country so much.”

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“Would you believe, I am still offered scripts and projects all the time?”

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“I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile and I want to make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want to make others happy.”

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“The one radio voice that I listened to above others belonged to Ella Fitzgerald. There was a quality to her voice that fascinated me, and I'd sing along with her, trying to catch the subtle ways she shaded her voice, the casual yet clean way she sang the words.”

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