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"You have to face the fact that I have no reputation as a composer; I have my reputation as a songwriter and a performer-and that opportunity came this summer, when I was invited to perform at the Lincoln Centre festival in New York... three nights."
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"I am looking forward to going to Dubai because it gives us an opportunity to interact with each other. We can sit and enjoy each other's company. We can go out for a walk without worrying about shooting schedules."
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"Everyone should have the same opportunity, and in many areas that's not the case because programs are built around the elite."
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"As fast as each opportunity presents itself, use it! No matter how tiny an opportunity it may be, use it!"
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