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I think singing is one of the most natural things that human beings do, but it's difficult.

Renee Fleming

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Renee Fleming
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 14
Musician
Opera Singer
Indiana
Pennsylvania
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Someone once said that there are probably seven naturally good singing days in a year-and those are days you won't be booked. What we must learn is how to sing through all the other days.
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I have not changed with the accomplishments. I've remained the same. If I had changed, great. You know, but I haven't.
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I have a certain image that's more classic, and I'm happy to stay out of the fray.
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Everybody's a work in progress. I'm a work in progress. I mean, I've never arrived. I'm still learning all the time.
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