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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