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Profession: Musician
Nationality: American
Birthday: January 10, 1948

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I wanted to be a lead singer in a band. I can't sing. I'm almost tone deaf. I still play. Next life, rock'n'roll for sure.

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And I got to play lead with Gene Barry - a fellow who has never, ever been hard on the eyes!

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I'm a tomboy now. I always wanted to fit in with my brother's group, so I climbed trees and played with lead soldiers. But I'm a woman's woman. I never understood women who don't have woman friends.

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