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There's always something every night that I learn from reacting to what the audience is reacting to. You learn what to leave out, what to put in, if you need a little more comedy or more drama.

Tony Bennett

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Tony Bennett
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: August 3
Actor
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Jazz Musician
Painter
Recording Artist
Singer
New York City
New York
Anthony Dominick Benedetto
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