She said what?!’

a new item to meappropriatestyle

featuring statements from outspoken women:

opinions, outlooks, observations

which they were more than willing to share.

 

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American jazz songstress Billie Holiday

nicknamed “Lady Day”

was famed for her original, soulful voice.

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(image from hilobrow.com):

Billie Holiday (1957)

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Unfortunately her life was plagued with personal challenges.

She battled drug and alcohol addiction

in addition to the intensity of racial discrimination during the 1930s / 1940s.

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Tragically, she died at only 44 years old.

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However, today she is rightfully remembered for her authentic musical talent.

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In 1972,  Diana Ross won a Golden Globe

and received an Oscar nomination for her

portrayal of Billie Holiday in the movie Lady Sings the Blues.

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John Hammond, the record producer who discovered Ms. Holiday, said of her:

“I listened to this girl, and I just couldn’t believe my ears that here was a singer who sounded like an instrumentalist, like one of the most advanced instrumentalists there had ever been.”   (quote from npr.org)

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A “She said what?!” quote by

Billie Holiday (1915 – 1959)

 

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