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There is something in me-I just can't stand to admit defeat.

Beverly Sills

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Beverly Sills
Age: 78 †
Born: 1929
Born: May 25
Died: 2007
Died: July 2
Actor
Autobiographer
Businessperson
Musician
Opera Singer
Operatic Soprano
Singer
New York City
New York
Beverley Sills
Admit
Defeat
Stand
Something

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