Peggy Lee
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"Peggy Lee" was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer and actress, in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, and art songs.

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They weren't really weddings, just long costume parties. (on three of her weddings).

It had gotten in bad shape.

You can't beat The Beatles, you join 'em.

I really don't have that many run-ins. People by and large are very nice to me.

Sometimes I want to revive a song or medley I did that went over with the crowd.

Retire? Not on your life. I have no plans to stop singing. What are you going to do when you love music? It's a terrible disease. You can't stop. Of course, I'd like to get off the road.