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I sang in the coffee houses . . . in the early 60's with no idea of success in terms of records or television. I just thought I was a storyteller. I had this deep, bassy voice. But I had incredible passion for the music I was singing.

Judy Collins

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Judy Collins
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: May 1
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Judith Marjorie Collins
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