Norma Deloris Egstrom (Peggy Lee) Quotes

I regard singing pretty much like acting. Each song is like playing a different role. I get very involved with my material. I feel a responsibility for the emotion it brings out in the listener.

Norma Deloris Egstrom

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• I regard singing pretty much like acting. Each song is like playing a different role. I get very involved with my material. I feel a responsibility for the emotion it brings out in the listener.

  

  Norma Deloris Egstrom
  • Different
  • Song
  • Responsibility