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What was Nina Simone's temperament?
Known for her temper and frequent outbursts, in 1985, Nina Simone fired a gun at a record company executive, whom she accused of stealing royalties.
Did Nina Simone have children?
Nina Simone is survived by her daughter, Lisa Celeste Stroud, an actress and singer, who took the stage name Simone, and who has appeared on Broadway in Aida.
What did Nina Simone do that was dangerous?
in 1985, Nina Simone fired a gun at a record company executive, whom she accused of stealing royalties. Simone said she tried to kill him but missed.

Question: Why did she fire the gun?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Nina Simone fire the gun at a re ord company executive?