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IF YOU can't be terrific, then don't try at all," advises Judy's sister.
There are three Garland girls, but it took the very youngest member of the trio to deliver the punch that rang the gong of fame.
Judy has only been around fourteen years, but she's made each and every one of 'em count. Born in Murfi-eesboro, Tennessee, Miss Garland had only seen tw^o summers when she embarked upon the road to success. It seems that during a Christmas performance, little Judy was allowed to speak her piece — or sing it.
"I wanted to sing, so they let me go on for one verse of 'Jingle Bells.' Finally, I was coaxed off after about ten stanzas and I guess I'd still be
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there if they hadn't used a little force with their persuasion. One reason I got away with it all might be because Dad owned the theatre," explained Judy.
Even at this tender age, Judy had plenty of punch and was the type that, given an inch, invariably took a mile. Perhaps this is one of the reasons she is a star today.
Recently the Garlands visited New York and Judy made personal appearances. We saw her backstage in her dressing-room. The happy youngster was surrounded by flowers, make-up and costumes equal to any prima donna's, but featured none of the formalities of a lady warbler. Curled up in a comfortable chair, Judy was busily engaged doing her
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lessons for next day. It seems that dvu'ing her brief sojourn in the East she was accompanied by a tutor. He had gone to the country, but left a little reminder behind. It read : "Since we did not cover the French verbs today, will see you tomorrow (Saturday). Please be prepared."
Even though Judy's mother and sister are usually present, little Miss G. does her own talking. She is smart and poised without being precocious, and her vivacious personality is a factor of her extreme popularity.
Between her studies and the five-aday at a Broadway theatre, she had managed to see her boss's doctor— • just in case. (Continued on page 14)
SHE'S ONLY BEEN AROUND FOURTEEN YEARS, BDT, OH, HOW SHE'S MADE 'EM COUNT
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