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During my first photo shoot, I was unhappy because they put so much makeup on me and straightened my hair. I've been stubborn ever since.

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Norah Jones
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: March 30
Actor
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Jazz Guitarist
Jazz Musician
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Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Brooklyn
New York
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