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Beautiful, extraordinary and witty... a true inspiration to all
who happily meet her. Carol Connors, is known lovingly as "CC,"
to her legions of friends ... including US Presidents, celebrities,
scuba divers, and of course, the music industry where she always
shines. CC is a petite, 4’11,1/2" ball of fire! She is talented
as a singer, composer, lyricist and speaker. She is a true Scorpio,
a water baby. Her career started as the lead singer of the Teddy
Bears. Phil Spector, her classmate, fell in love with her voice
and wrote the song "To Know Him Is To Love Him"
for her voice. (The words of the title came from his father’s
epitaph.) Elvis fell in love with her voice and wanted to meet her.
He did, and that’s how Elvis became her first love. Carol has been recognized worldwide for her talents. She has earned
gold and platinum records, been nominated for 10 major music awards
including Emmy’s, Grammy’s, Golden Globes and – 2
Oscars (including co-writing the theme for "Rocky",
"Gonna Fly Now")! Her song "With You I’m
Born Again" is one of the most loved and performed songs
of our time. It is the song many couples play for their first dance
on their wedding day. She wrote the theme for "Lifestyles
of The Rich and Famous", "Champagne Wishes and
Caviar Dreams", sang by Dionne Warwick. She also wrote,
"You Can Be A Star" for "Star Search".
Carol is excited about one of her newest projects for Ed McMahon’s
new show, "The Next Big Star is You." She said,
"I enjoyed writing the music and co-wrote the lyrics with Ed.
He is quite a poet!" Carol enjoys traveling the world. One month, she’s the guest
of the Sultan in Brunei; the next month, she’s taking her girl
friends on an African photo Safari. Carol said, "I have had
the pleasure to spend time with some of the most important figures
of our time, and each has left me with wonderful stories. At the
White House, I remember President Reagan telling a story that Henry
Kissinger had told him regarding the difference between stupidity
and diplomacy. "If you see a woman and she’s not too attractive,
and you say to that woman - your face could stop a clock... that
is stupidity. But, if you see the same woman and say to that woman...
every time I look into your eyes, time stands still, that is diplomacy."
Recently, CC’s love of the ocean took her to the beautiful
Cayman Islands for the inauguration of the new "International
Scuba Diving Hall of Fame." Eighteen pioneers in the field
were inducted. "It was so touching to watch Lloyd Bridge’s
daughter, Lucinda, release a turtle back to the sea in honor of
her father," said Carol. "Many scuba diving pioneers risked
their lives to explore the seas," she explained. Jean-Michele
Cousteau was also there to pay tribute to his father, and is continuing
his father’s dedication to the sea by establishing the "Ocean
Future’s Foundation." Carol believes, "Since
2/3 of the world’s surface is covered by water, we must protect
it. I am an avid scuba diver and have gone around the world on diving
trips exploring the oceans and its inhabitants. The ocean is truly
beautiful." When we asked what was the best point of Carol’s life, she
was quick to answer, "I have loved every stage of my life.
The best is now and what will be, not what has been." Carol
agrees with the philosophy held by Jacques Cousteau. When he was
asked, "Why do you go on such an exploration? What do you expect
to see?" He always answered, "If I knew, I would not go."
"This quote was the driving force of the Calypso and
is what I believe," said CC. "We should all follow our
dreams. Explore the unknown. And take advantage of each day. Life
is truly an exciting journey!" CC’s CAROLISMS - TIMELESS LESSONS IN LIFE
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