“I think that when I started singing, I didn't know what I wanted to do; I only knew what I didn't want to do.”

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She is saying that early on, she had not yet found a clear positive goal for her singing career. What she did have was a strong sense of what she did not want, and that helped guide her choices.

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Originally said in English.

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About Dianne Reeves

American jazz singer

Dianne Reeves is an American jazz singer known for a career that has brought her five Grammy Awards from nine nominations. Her work has made her a prominent voice in contemporary jazz. She is best known for her vocal artistry and for the recognition she has received from the Recording Academy. Reeves has built a reputation as a singer whose performances sit firmly within the jazz tradition while reaching a wide audience.

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