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World Service,13 Apr 2001,28 mins

Escaping The Noise

Everywoman

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Lolita Tatum, the former Vice-President of Sun Microsystems in Silicon Valley, California explains why she gave it up to escape from the 'noise' of her corporate lifestyle, a journey culminating in her first novel, Cane River. Also on the programme: The compulsion to confide - why are we so eager to share our secrets? Plus, a look at the role played by the mothers of some the world's famous performers, including an interview with Robbie Williams' mum.

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