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“I've always tried to be cheerful, because I think people who whine are boring, and I never could tolerate bores.”

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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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