Warp wrote:
> Kevin Wampler <wam### [at] uwashingtonedu> wrote:
>> I highly recommend listening to Florence Foster Jenkins' legendary 
>> performance:
> 
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM6qntPpyZ0
> 
>   I had heard of that singer before, but didn't remember in which context.
> Wikipedia clarified: "Florence Foster Jenkins (July 19, 1868 - November 26,
> 1944) was an American soprano who became famous for her complete lack of
> rhythm, pitch, tone, and overall singing ability."
> 

I think the really endearing bit about her was that she loved music, and 
sincerely believed that she was a highly talented signer.

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