I was seventeen years old, a married woman without real res… - Mary Martin

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I was seventeen years old, a married woman without real responsibilities, miserable about my mixed-up emotions, afraid there was something awfully wrong with me because I didn’t enjoy being a wife. Worst of all, I didn't have enough to do.

Mary Martin

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Mary Virginia Martin (1 December 1913 – 3 November 1990) was an American actress and singer, who originated many roles over her career including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria in The Sound of Music, but became most famous in her role as Peter Pan.

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Alternative Names: Mary Virginia Martin

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