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Singer James Taylor suggested for lead role in "Lincoln" Dec 8th 2012, 00:07 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter James Taylor says he doesn't see the resemblance, but he was pitched - without success - to play the role of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in the new film. Taylor told a packed audience at the National Press Club on Friday that Oscar-winning musician John Williams - who composed the soundtrack for "Lincoln" - had pushed for Taylor to play the lead role in Steven Spielberg's new film. The role of Lincoln in the historical drama ultimately went to Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis. "John wanted me to play that part. ... Media files: 2012-12-08T002623Z_1_CBRE8B7018200_RTROPTP_2_CENTERTAINMENT-US-JAMESTAYLOR-LINCOLN.JPG (image/jpeg)

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