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Edition: U.S. Article Comments (0) Follow Reuters Facebook Twitter RSS YouTube Read Osama bin Laden killed in shootout, Obama says | 3:27am EDT Osama bin Laden: 9/11 author who defied Bush, Obama | 2:52am EDT U.S. believes Osama bin Laden son also killed in raid | 2:54am EDT U.S. Special Forces led bin Laden operation: source | 2:56am EDT Al Qaeda No.2 Zawahri most likely to succeed bin Laden 12:48am EDT Discussed 103 White House releases longer Obama birth certificate 96 Donald Trump calls U.S. leaders ”stupid” 65 Obama to make statement late Sunday, White House says Watched Osama bin Laden is dead: Obama 12:11am EDT Fire ants form rafts to defy floods Tue, Apr 26 2011 Osama bin Laden dead 5:44am EDT Julie Andrews to be honored in L.A. Tweet Share this By Les Spindle LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - More than six decades after her professional debut in 1947, Julie Andrews remains popular with all generations. She cut her performing teeth in her native England, appearing in concerts and... Email Print Lifetime achievement award recipient Julie Andrews attends the Recording Academy Special Merit Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles February 12, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Phil McCarten Factbox Factbox - Music and hymns at the royal wedding Thu, Apr 28 2011 Related News William and Kate "deeply touched" by well-wishers Thu, Apr 28 2011 William and Kate in final royal wedding rehearsal Wed, Apr 27 2011 Princess Diana's absence will be felt in Abbey Wed, Apr 27 2011 Broadway expands its stage with movie theater shows Mon, Apr 25 2011 Analysis & Opinion Adam Lindemann and the game of art I was at the wedding Related Topics Entertainment » Fashion » People » Arts » By Les Spindle Mon May 2, 2011 2:06am EDT LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - More than six decades after her professional debut in 1947, Julie Andrews remains popular with all generations. She cut her performing teeth in her native England, appearing in concerts and vaudeville and on radio programs, becoming widely renowned for a unique voice that spanned four octaves. She went on to stardom in films, theater, television, and recordings. On Monday, the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles will honor Andrews at a fundraiser. Andrews, 75, recently shared with Back Stage recollections from her career and lessons she has learned in her creative journey. YOU'VE HAD SUCH A DIVERSE CAREER, GATHERING SO MANY ACCOLADES. WHEN YOU WERE A YOUNG PERFORMER IN ENGLAND, DID YOU ASPIRE TO SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WERE TO COME? I think the things that happened were mostly beyond my wildest dreams. Who could have imagined that life would have taken such marvelous twists and turns or that I would often be so fortunate to be in the right place at the right time? Performing is always a learning process, even today. WHAT IN YOUR EARLY TRAINING PREPARED YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES? I'm never sure one is exactly ready. You jump in, with both feet, into a very big fish pond. But I think the early years were all about beginning to learn some disciplines. When you are traveling in vaudeville, you experience so many different kinds of audiences, depending on what time of the week it is, how long the pubs have been open, and things like that. But it wasn't until years later that I discovered what a great foundation I had. It certainly enabled me to get up and sing on a stage. That's what I was primarily known for in those days. WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR BIGGEST CAREER BREAKTHROUGHS -- IN THE EARLY YEARS AND BEYOND? In the beginning, there are three main stepping stones that I remember very clearly. One was when I was 12 and made what I would call my official debut. I sang one song in a musical revue in London. At almost the last minute, I was nearly dismissed because they felt that in such a sophisticated setting, this little girl with a freak voice was much too innocent. My parents and an agent or two descended on the poor producers. They said, "You've got to give this girl a break, and she'll sing something more difficult." And that night, I did in fact stop the show, and the audience wouldn't stop applauding. That was the beginning of some recognition of this sort of child prodigy that I was for several years. The next thing was going on to Broadway (starring in "The Boy Friend," in 1954, at 18). I had toured around England endlessly throughout my teens, but when I came to the U.S. to perform on Broadway, that was a huge step. Then, obviously, going to Hollywood after a long period on Broadway. WHICH CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS STAND OUT IN YOUR MEMORY AS YOUR MOST REWARDING WORK? There is so much that was fulfilling. Obviously, "My Fair Lady," and right after that, "Camelot," which was such a great joy. I mean, how lucky can a girl get to work with first Rex Harrison, then Richard Burton, and get to watch and study them? And then the break when Walt Disney offered me "Mary Poppins" and that film being so successful. Then that was followed very closely by "The Sound of Music." Then later down the line were the projects I did with Blake Edwards (the writer-director and her late husband), who saw other aspects to my character that could be brought out. YOU DID A LOT OF WORK WITH MR. EDWARDS -- MANY FILMS PLUS THE STAGE ADAPTATION OF "VICTOR/VICTORIA." IS IT A CHALLENGE WORKING WITH A SPOUSE? Yes (laughing) and some unusual ones, as when he assumed that since he knew me so well, he didn't need to work with me. We kind of talked shorthand. And I kept thinking, "Yes, I'm an actress too. I'd like some input here." But of course I was able to eventually get it. Also, there's always a slight silly drawback if you're doing a love scene with someone and your husband says, "It's lovely, darling, but I know you can do it better." That makes you feel a little foolish. But working with him, I always felt very, very protected, that I would be safe in whatever I did. REGARDING "VICTOR/VICTORIA," IT'S AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERFORMER TO REPEAT A FILM ROLE ONSTAGE. WHAT WAS THE EXPERIENCE LIKE? It was lovely. We got to flesh things out a lot. For instance, there was a phenomenal tango between two women, when my character is pretending to be a guy. It was so good, we wished it had been thought of before. BESIDES MR. EDWARDS, WHO ARE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HELPED YOU A LOT IN YOUR CAREER? Lerner and Loewe, and Moss Hart. Also, Rodgers and Hammerstein were extremely generous and kind and wrote the televised "Cinderella" musical for me. And then directors like George Roy Hill and Robert Wise. Someone else who had a huge influence on me was Michael Kidd, the choreographer. He and his wife were great friends of Blake's and mine, and he did many kindnesses and guided me often. YOU MADE YOUR DIRECTING DEBUT A FEW YEARS AGO WITH "THE BOY FRIEND." WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO MORE DIRECTING? Yes, I absolutely loved it. I find it's a lovely way of giving back to some extent, and it's very stimulating. I've got a piece -- one of the (children's) books I wrote with my daughter (Emma Walton Hamilton) is being developed for the theater, and I'm hoping I get to direct it. It's called "The Great American Musical." It's being developed by the Goodspeed Opera House, and we would hopefully debut late this year. Entertainment Fashion People Arts Tweet this Share this Link this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. 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