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I'm in total control. I write the songs, decide what to sing and how to sing. I even control the recording process. But, with a film, there is no control at all.

Norah Jones

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