Brenda Russell Quotes

I've always been insecure about my singing. That's why I've focused so much on my songwriting.

Brenda Russell

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• I've always been insecure about my singing. That's why I've focused so much on my songwriting.

  

  Brenda Russell
  • Why
  • Singing