Quote by Julie Andrews

I was lucky enough to be the lady that was asked to be Maria in the Sound Of Music, and that film was fortunate enough to be huge hit. The same with Mary Poppins. I got terribly lucky in that respect.

I was lucky enough to be the lady that was asked to be Maria

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In this quote, the speaker expresses gratitude for their luck in being chosen to play the lead roles in both "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins". They acknowledge that their fortune extended to the success of these films, as they became widely popular. The quote suggests a recognition of the role luck played in their career, acknowledging that they were fortunate to be part of two iconic movies that achieved significant acclaim.

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