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Ethel Merman

Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own.

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The speaker feels deeply emotional when hearing Christmas carols and at weddings, showing a sensitive side. She regrets not expressing that same emotion during her own weddings, suggesting she missed moments to fully feel or show her feelings.

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