68:. Standing at nearly 6 foot 6 inches and possessing a trim athletic build, Milligan was visually striking on stage. This aspect in combination with a charismatic stage personality captivated audiences at theaters in Canada and Europe. His voice is preserved on several recordings made with the English conductor
116:; an activity which some later credited for helping develop his unusually good breath control as a singer. He began his musical development singing at church while growing up, and initially was interested in following his father's path into a career as a minister.
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