Elaine Paige
English singer and actress
To be working still.
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Paying my rent and being able to support my family from making music.
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The couple in the hotel room next to me.
People who make you wait around for them.
Walking with Eric Clapton’s tour manager Mick to meet Eric backstage, and when I met Eric I said, “Hi Mick.” I wanted to die.
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