My, my, I wished you could've seen me in my prime. The name's Billie. Nickname? Lady Day. Pleasure to entertain you, honey. I've forever revolutionized jazz with my phrasing, tempo and improvisation, whether it fit the mood. I was a force to be reckoned with in the '30s and '40s. My legacy may have been short, but the impact I've made is forever implemented into American history. I died of cirrhosis at the age of 44 on July, 19 1959. My earnings have been swindled by my own husband. Despicable!