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“A lot of people say I’m bent and I’ve heard it so many times I’ve almost learned to accept it ... I couldn’t stand to be thought of as a big butch lady. But I know I’m as perfectly capable of being swayed by a girl as by a boy. More and more people feel that way and I don’t see why I shouldn’t.”

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Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield, born EILEEN ADRIENNE SPENCER, was an English singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive voice and diverse musical styles, she was one of the most popular singers of the 1960s and 1970s. Springfield's music career spanned genres including pop, soul, blues, and rock, with hit songs like 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me', 'I Only Want to Be with You', and 'Son of a Preacher Man'. more

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