"I just remembered songs my grandmother taught me, and songs that I learned for the recordings. But, then I learned to speak Italian. When I was there, I hired a professor who stayed with me 24 hours a day. She wouldn't let me speak a word of English"
- Connie Francis
About this Quote
This quote by Connie Francis speaks to the power of language and the value of learning it. She keeps in mind the songs her grandma taught her, and the tunes she learned for recordings. But, when she went to Italy, she chose to learn Italian and hired a professor to stay with her 24 hours a day. This teacher was so committed to her learning that she would not even let her speak a word of English. This reveals the commitment and dedication Connie had to discovering the language, and the significance of language in her life. It also talks to the power of language, and how it can open up brand-new opportunities and experiences. Discovering a language can be a hard and time consuming process, but it can also be extremely fulfilling. Connie's story is a testament to the power of language and the significance of learning it.
This quote is written / told by Connie Francis somewhere between December 12, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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