“Gradually, at the concerts, I began to hear calls for 'the fat girl'.... Then I would jump up for the piano stool, forgetting about my size [145 lbs at age 13], and work to get all the laughs I could get.”
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Sophie Tucker
Sophie Tucker, an iconic American singer, was born on January 13, 1887, and passed away on February 9, 1966. Known as the 'Mother of Jazz,' she made a significant impact on the American music scene with her unique voice and stage presence in the early 20th century. more