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I first started playing in piano bars for three reasons - to make money, to be in the company of my friends - and also to hook up with young girls. I always knew, even before I played in piano bars, about the effect of my voice.

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Andrea Bocelli
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: September 22
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