Billie HolidayIf I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all.
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If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all. The quote says that if you want to sound like a singer, you don't have to be a singer. You just have to sound like a singer. This is a good thing because it gives you the freedom to explore other genres and explore other types of music.
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