A Quote by Eddi Reader
I've often felt I've been born out of my time, and when I started Fairground Attraction in the 1980s, I wanted to be a 1940s jazz singer.
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I was very adamant about not being called a jazz singer, but now I've embraced it. The way I approach music is through jazz, so I'm a jazz singer.
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I wanted to be a singer, but once I started acting, I felt so comfortable. Now, all I want to do is act.
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