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“Judy, of course, doesn't stand in the ruins; she is the ruin. In this way she enthralled a generation of gay men, singing her way out of suffering while still bearing the inescapable marks of damage.”

Quote by Mark Doty

Book:Dog Years

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Dog Years

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Mark Doty

Mark Doty, born on August 10, 1953, is a renowned American poet. His works are known for their profound emotions and unique perspectives, exploring themes such as human emotions, nature, and urban life. more

“...they had us working days and nights on end" Judy complained in McCall's. "They'd give us pep-up pills to keep us on our feet long after we were exhausted. Then they'd take us to the studio hospital and knock us cold with sleeping pills- Mickey sprawled out on one bed and me on another. Then after four hours they'd wake us up and give us the pep-up pills again so we could work another seventy-two hours in a row. Half of the time we were hanging from the ceiling, but it became a way of life for us.”

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Book:Judy Garland

Source: Judy Garland

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