Maria Doyle Kennedy Quotes

I like singing practically more than anything else, and I want to be the best, but I don't want to sacrifice time with my children.

Maria Doyle Kennedy

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• Children
• Singing
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• I like singing practically more than anything else, and I want to be the best, but I don't want to sacrifice time with my children.

  

  Maria Doyle Kennedy
  • Time
  • Children
  • Singing