Elaine Paige

English singer, stage actress and radio presenter · United Kingdom · Musicians · Born 1948 · age 78

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Dame Elaine Paige is an English singer and actress, best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, Hertfordshire, Paige attended the Aida Foster Theatre School, making her first professional appearance on stage in 1964, at the age of 16.

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2006“I loved it. We would rehearse in this dark theatre, unaware of the sunny day outside, and be immersed in the magic of creating something from our imaginations.”In their words17 October 2006Regarding The Roar Of The Greasepaint - The Smell Of The CrowdRead the whole statement

“It was terribly difficult. It's not something I ever wanted in my life. Naively I just thought, 'oh I've got this great part'.”In their words17 October 2006Regarding Paige's fame after EvitaRead the whole statement

“I would have liked to have had kids, and had a family, but I think in my profession it's quite difficult to achieve because you're always working.”In their words17 October 2006Quotes from "Rock and pop" by Will Marlow in Manchester Evening News (17 October 2006)Read the whole statement

2000“I did miss the music a bit - but only in the wings, when I was waiting to go on. It seemed dreadfully quiet, rather unnerving.”In their words16 May 2000Regarding the run of Le MisanthropeRead the whole statement

“Oh, it was awful, and I vowed to myself I would never, ever push myself to the edge that much again. It was really frightening.”In their words16 May 2000Regarding the run of PiafRead the whole statement

“I thought: "Gosh, it really has been worth the wait." And I think had I gone with Evita, I probably wouldn't have been ready to deal with it.”In their words16 May 2000Regarding Paige's Broadway debutRead the whole statement

1948Born5 March 1948

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Elaine Paige

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On the very rare occasion when they don't all jump up out of their seats I'm always mortified.
Oct 17, 2006, Quotes from "Rock and pop" by Will Marlow in Manchester Evening News (17 October 2006), Own words
I loved it. We would rehearse in this dark theatre, unaware of the sunny day outside, and be immersed in the magic of creating something from our imaginations.
Oct 17, 2006, Regarding The Roar Of The Greasepaint - The Smell Of The Crowd, Own words
It was terribly difficult. It's not something I ever wanted in my life. Naively I just thought, 'oh I've got this great part'.
Oct 17, 2006, Regarding Paige's fame after Evita, Own words