Speech lessons probably did more for my singing voice – they teach you breathing, resonance.
Meaning of the quote
Harry Dean Stanton, a famous American actor, said that taking speech lessons really helped improve his singing voice. The lessons taught him important things like how to breathe properly and how to make his voice resonate more. So even though the lessons were about speaking, they ended up making his singing sound better too.
About Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton was an acclaimed American actor who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He appeared in numerous iconic films, often in supporting roles, and occasionally had rare lead roles in movies like Paris, Texas and Lucky.
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