Anna Neagle
1904 - 1986
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Biography
Anna Neagle was an English actress, singer, and dancer who was a popular star of British musical films in the 1930s and 1940s. She made her stage debut at the age of 14 and went on to have a successful career on both stage and screen. Neagle became known for her roles in a number of successful films, often portraying strong and independent women.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I wanted to be an opera singer, but I did badly in an audition. So I took a job at an ironmonger's.
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I never wanted to be a singer. My ambition was to be a dramatic actress.
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I owe everything to the London public - it was the warmth of their applause that gave me courage.
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I think acting is far more difficult than singing.
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I never dared to dream of being in the movies. It always seemed like such a far-fetched idea.