Quote by Billie Holiday

Singing songs like 'The Man I Love' or 'Porgy' is no more work than sitting down and eating Chinese roast duck, and I love roast duck.

Singing songs like 'The Man I Love' or 'Porgy' is no more wo

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that singing songs like 'The Man I Love' or 'Porgy' is an effortless and enjoyable experience, comparing it to the pleasure of eating Chinese roast duck. The quote implies that the speaker loves both activities equally, implying that singing these songs brings them immense joy and requires minimal effort or work, similar to the simple act of indulging in their favorite dish.

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Work Love Man

By Billie Holiday

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