Sentence examples for given up performing from inspiring English sources

His wife was famous as a star singer with the army entertainment corps, but has given up performing.

And though the bride had long since given up performing, it was her surprise serenade that stole the show.

But lost friends were only one of the reasons for the decision, a weighty one given that he had long ago given up performing.

In 2000 Toure announced that he had given up performing, but last year he had returned to music with a vengeance.

Though she had some degree of success, and even toured with "Cats," by the early 1990's she had given up performing and was working as an assistant choreographer.

"I am able to be creative and use my imagination, but having a consistent paycheck and health insurance is definitely a plus," said Mr. Vann, 28, who has given up performing.

She gave up performing when she had children.

In 2005 Puyana gave up performing and sold most of his collection of instruments.

A few years ago his state of health forced him to give up performing live.

It's his first record in 23 years: he gave up performing when Albert Jr was born.

She gave up performing: "I did not want to dance with anyone else.