Why are we not surprised that Eddie Murphy turned down a request by the Academy to sing his Dreamgirls nominated song "Patience" at the Oscars? It would have been a fabulous number if it was anything like the movie. Insiders suspect that Eddie felt insecure about his voice. As much as he loves to sing, he doesn't have the greatest voice and it requires a lot of doctoring up and enhancing in the studio. A live act might reveal shortcomings so Eddie opted out.
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