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On Saturday afternoons, there was a film, of course, and then we did about four shows between the films. And I would do
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"On Saturday afternoons, there was a film, of course, and then we did about four shows between the films. And I would do a tap dance, a little military tap"

- Barbara Cook

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This quote by Barbara Cook is a reflection on her youth and the activities she took pleasure in on Saturday afternoons. She mentions that there was a film that was revealed, and after that she and her good friends would place on four shows in between the films. She particularly points out that she would do a tap dance, which was a military tap. This recommends that she was a part of a military-style efficiency, likely with her pals. This quote is a suggestion of the pleasures of youth and the imaginative manner ins which children discover to entertain themselves. It likewise talks to the significance of the arts in her life, as she was currently performing a tap dance at a young age. This quote is a testament to the power of the arts and the impact it can have on an individual's life.

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This quote is written / told by Barbara Cook somewhere between October 25, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Musician. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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