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Johnny Mathis

Profession : Musician

Birth : September 30, 1935

I'm known for mushy music.

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Years ago, I went to Brazil and fell in love with it. I really like the music, samba, bossa nova, the language and the people.

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I've recorded in Portuguese, too. I didn't set out to just sing ballads or romantic songs.

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Every performer has a little gem, a little pearl they have done that nobody pays much attention to. And then one day, somebody does recognize it, which is so gratifying.

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I was really active athletically, definitely. I was a hurdler, a sprinter. I played basketball for years. I was a serious athlete.

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I've paid the price over the years, though: a lot of injuries and surgeries related to my sports career; my hips and knees took a lot of wear and tear.

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I've had several unavoidable problems because of my athletic career.

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Each person's voice is very different, so you need to find what works for you. Make sure you keep to your routine.

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