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were very cross, that, you know, that the national had chosen somebody who wasn t known and a newcomer to play ophelia. but i learned because it wasn t just six weeks, it was a year. so if you don t learn something in that time, you ve had it, really. give up. as ophelia descends into madness, she sings to herself, and although you re not known primarily as a singer, it was about ten years after you made your debut in hamlet that you were cast as sally bowles in the very first london production of cabaret, directed by hal prince. were you surprised to get that part? you bet i was surprised! i thought it was a joke. and i can remember going in and auditioning for him and singing from the wings, because i wouldn t come out onstage for a bit. but he lured me out. what were you singing? can you remember? i think i sang happy birthday to you.

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