I often think that perhaps the reason I became a successful singer was that, as a kid, I could never do anything as well as my brothers. I wanted to do something better than they did.
For more than 20 years, Anne has mantained a tradition of throwing yellow roses to audience members after each concert.
If she hadn't been an entertainer, Anne says her dream job would have been that of a professional golfer.
Anne's first job was as a staff maid at the Keltic Lodge in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Although she speaks only English, Anne has recorded in both French (Si Jamais Je Te Revois/If I Ever See You Again) and Spanish (You Needed Me and Broken Hearted Me).
Anne claims some of her primary musical influences to be Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Dusty Springfield, Mahalia Jackson, and Harry Nilson.
Anne says her favorite foods are "lobster and Mom's blueberry pie."
A self-professed sports nut, Anne likes to golf, play tennis, and cross-country ski.
Anne's most memorable concert performance was at Texas A&M in 1980. According to Anne, "There were 10,000 kids in the audience, and they knew all my songs and sang along. That show went on 20 minutes longer than usual because of the applause and the screaming. It was amazing!"
"O Holy Night" is Anne's favorite Christmas carol, and she has recorded it on some of her Christmas CDs.
For more than 20 years, Anne has followed a tradition of throwing yellow roses (one of her favorites) out to fans at the end of each live performance.
If Anne could have seen anyone perform, past or present, she would have liked to have seen and met Elvis who, coincidentally, had proclaimed Anne to be his favorite female singer.
Anne's favorite quote is "Never take yourself too seriously!"
Anne has said that her favorite car she's ever owned was a 1969 aqua Cougar convertible with a black top and white leather interior.
Chateauneuf de Pape is Anne's favorite beverage.
Anne's first summer job was as a staff maid at the Keltic Lodge in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Anne's favorite snack is yogurt.
Anne admits she was nervous when meeting superstars Perry Como and Carol Burnett.
Anne loves the beaches of Australia and has proclaimed, "They are Heaven!"
Anne's two favorite singles that she has recorded are "You Needed Me" and "A Million More".
In 1990, Anne's hometown of Springhill, Nova Scotia opened The Anne Murray Centre which features an impressive museum and a gift shop. Anne is a frequent guest when she is in the province.
Anne has won so many Canadian Juno awards that it is often joked that the Juno's should be renamed the "Annie's"!
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