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In singing, you cannot 'cheat' if you want to give emotions to those who are listening. You must have something to tell.

Andrea Bocelli

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Andrea Bocelli
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: September 22
Composer
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In essence, I set myself the objective of doing what I feel is right without having any ambition.
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