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June 10, 2022
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Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.

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Judy Garland

Onstage and on-screen, Judy Garland was splendid at channeling characters, especially through song. Yet in private moments — which, for the lifelong star, were few and far between — she prided herself on her authenticity. The Oscar nominee and Grammy winner found that highlighting her favorite parts of her personality — from her sense of humor and strong convictions to her encyclopedic entertainment knowledge — drove others to embrace her even more. Long before her daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft became performers, Garland taught them that people who are true to themselves leave the strongest imprints on the world.

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Judy Garland: Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland

A Riveting Account of the Legendary Judy Garland
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Judy Garland passed more than 30 years ago, but no biography has so completely captured her spirit — and struggles — until now. From her tumultuous early years as a child p...Read More
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Who said, "We must turn to each other and not on each other"?
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