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Thanks to You, Mary Tyler Moore, I’m Gonna Make it After All

Post author:Dana Spiardi
Post category:Film, TV, Stage, Media Teenage Wasteland
Post comments:1 Comment
Post published:January 27, 2017

I was 13 years old, gawky, zitty, unpopular, and academically mediocre. Unlike many of the girls in my class, I didn’t have a boyfriend. Mary Richards was 30-ish, beautiful, accomplished, and smart. And unlike many of the female characters on TV at that time, she didn’t have a boyfriend. And that made me feel SO MUCH better! When the Mary…

Lesley Gore on Owning Yourself

Post author:Dana Spiardi
Post category:Eclectic Ladyland
Post comments:4 Comments
Post published:May 2, 2016

Ladies, the next time you want to change your hairstyle or splurge on those Miu Miu pumps and your man gets bossy and tries to dissuade you, just say "you don't own me." Guys, the next time your lady tells you to turn down the car stereo or toss out those LPs that are hogging up space in the kettle…

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Thanks to You, Mary Tyler Moore, I’m Gonna Make it After All

Lesley Gore on Owning Yourself