"I didn't really like opera. I liked cheerleading and boys and, later, smoking. So my opera career was cut short when I was 15. My dad got sick, and we couldn't afford the lessons, so I stopped and became a cheerleader and wrecked my voice."

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About Meryl Streep

American actress widely recognized for range, longevity, and record-setting Academy Award nominations. She has received multiple Oscars and major honors across film and stage work. Her notable films include Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice, and The Devil Wears Prada.

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