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Barbara Cook was an American singer and actress, renowned for her work in musical theater. She gained fame for her performances in Broadway classics like "The Music Man" and "Candide." Known for her crystal-clear soprano voice and emotional depth, Cook enjoyed a successful career that spanned over five decades. Her contributions to theater and concert performances earned her numerous awards, including a Tony Award and a Kennedy Center Honor. Cook's legacy as a beloved performer continues to be celebrated in the world of musical theater.
"I remember feeling that. I couldn't do, nor did I want to do, the kinds of roles I'd been doing."
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"I remember feeling that. I couldn't do, nor did I want to do, the kinds of roles I'd been doing."

Feelings, Feeling, Want
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"Even within the last three or four years, I have a greater ability to communicate, I think. I have more courage to show the stuff... And it does take courage."
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"Even within the last three or four years, I have a greater ability to communicate, I think. I have more courage to show the stuff... And it does take courage."

Courage, Ability, Years
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"I look back at photographs and I remember at the time I thought I was not very attractive."
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"I look back at photographs and I remember at the time I thought I was not very attractive."

Time, Thought
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"New Year's Eve, we're going to be doing a concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Symphony Hall. It makes me feel good, because of all the people they could have had, they wanted me! We do have to do a little work with the rhythm section."
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"New Year's Eve, we're going to be doing a concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Symphony Hall. It makes me feel good, because of all the people they could have had, they wanted me! We do have to do a little work with the rhythm section."

Work, People, New year
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"I have absolutely no desire and no thought of quitting ever."
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"I have absolutely no desire and no thought of quitting ever."

Thought, Desire, Quitting
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"Young people who are just starting out somehow need to let you know they know how to sing."
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"Young people who are just starting out somehow need to let you know they know how to sing."

People,
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"I sang for my family. And I think probably the first time I sang and got paid for it, I was about 6 or 7."
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"I sang for my family. And I think probably the first time I sang and got paid for it, I was about 6 or 7."

Time, Family, First
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"On Saturday afternoons, there was a film, of course, and then we did about four shows between the films. And I would do a tap dance, a little military tap."
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"On Saturday afternoons, there was a film, of course, and then we did about four shows between the films. And I would do a tap dance, a little military tap."

Dance, Film, Military
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