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Radio 4 Extra,24 Dec 2008,15 mins

3. You Made Me Love You

My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt

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Susie reflects on her heroes in childhood and on the other unshakeable passions of her life, including an embarrassing infatuation with a female teacher. Then, when she finally meets Judy's daughter Liza, Susie wonders why neither of them feel they can mention her mother. Susie Boyt's tribute to her screen idol Judy Garland is a touching account of a life-long passion. Abridged by Viv Beeby. Read by Tamsin Greig Producer: Justine Willett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2008

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