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12 quotes by Elaine Paige

Elaine Paige OBE (born Elaine Jill Bickerstaff, 5 March 1948) is an English singer and actress best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, North London, Paige attended the Aida Foster stage school, making her first professional appearance on stage in 1964, at the age of 16. Her appearance in the 1968 production of Hair marked her West End debut. Following a number of roles over the next decade, Paige was selected to play Eva...
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But you know, I'm not 25 anymore, and I have always said musical theater in particular is a young person's game. It requires energy, mentally... →

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I don't listen to so much music now. I did when I was younger. Music is so much part of my work. I like peace and quiet now when I go home.

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I will be singing primarily all the songs from the musicals that I have been in from over the years.

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Just because you are successful in one area does not necessarily mean you're going to be successful in another.

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Maybe the higher echelons of my range aren't as easily accessible, but that's OK; you change the key.

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I received the most fantastic welcome to the Broadway Theatre community. I walked on stage to tremendous applause and a long standing ovation... →

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'Evita' obviously would always be very special to me because it was the first major musical that I did on stage and created in the U.K. with... →

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I remember Tim telling me that he had an idea for a musical and he said to me that he was hoping that ABBA would be writing the music, which I... →

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If you are in a play, and you catch a cold, you are able to muddle through. If you are carrying a musical, it's a different thing altogether.... →

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I've never been very good at manipulating my career, but fortunately I haven't needed to.

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One was never taught how to begin at drama school. But all it required was one intake of breath.

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I have been extremely pleased to support the Trust's work in the Lupus Unit ever since. Personal experience also motivated me to become involved... →

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