Living in NYC at the time, I had been encouraged by friends to perform in my own one woman show, (much like Big Fat Greek Wedding) but the details of getting such a show produced etc. was intimidating to me.

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He said he had been encouraged to do by friends and colleagues.

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In 1988, however, he was encouraged to put a band together by some old friends.

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