“I didn't have a life. Basically, for 40 years it was my work and my nose was to the grindstone the whole time.”

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The speaker is saying that work took over most of her life for many years. She describes herself as spending that time focused entirely on her career, with little room for anything else.

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Originally said in English.

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About Anne Murray

Canadian singer, over 40-year career

Anne Murray is a Canadian singer of country, pop, and adult contemporary music. Over a career that lasted more than 40 years, she sold more than 55 million albums worldwide and became widely recognized for her recordings. She won four Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1978. Her work spans several popular styles, and her long career made her a familiar voice across multiple generations.

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