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A Lagniappe

Happy 92nd birthday to Petula Clark.

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2 Comments on “A Lagniappe”

  1. hedley's avatar hedley Says:

    November 15, 2024 at 1:13 pm

    Perhaps my only claim to fame is that Pet Clark and I were both born in Epsom. I usually say it was at the District Hospital which certainly was true for me but I cannot be 100% sure for Petula

    Back in the day Epsom was the home to a cluster of psychiatric hospitals which back then were unfortunately referred to as mental hospitals. The Clarks worked at Long Grove as did the parents of a very close friend of mine in the 1970s.

    It is lovely to celebrate Petula’s 92 birthday and know that her career has exceeded 80 years as she first emerged as a child star during the War.

    Aside from the geographic connection I have a massive soft spot for her. The Tony Hatch years with Downtown and Subway stand out

    Right now to listen to the lovely posts on KTCC

    • katry's avatar katry Says:

      November 15, 2024 at 6:01 pm

      My Dear Hedley,
      I think you are being modest. You have so many claims to fame.

      I thought Epsom was only known for its racetrack. Little did I know its significance in the lives of Hedley and Petula. I will treat it with more respect now!

      I went and read her biography which is how I learned she had been a child star during the war.

      I thank you for reminding me!


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