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This reads as a comment on inherited access and inherited scrutiny at once. It can be taken to mean that family name opens doors, but also shapes expectations, so the speaker can take risks that others might not be granted, as in a career move that works differently because the audience already has a story in mind.
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Originally said in English.
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About Natalie Cole
American singer, songwriter, and actress
Natalie Cole was an American singer, songwriter, and actress, and the daughter of singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole. She rose to prominence in the mid-1970s and became known for her debut album, Inseparable, released in 1975, along with the song "This Will Be" and the album’s title track. That success brought her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards. She was the first African-American recipient of that award and the first R&B act to win it. Her later singles included "Sophisticated Lady" in 1976, "I've Got Love on My Mind", and "Our Love" in 1977.
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