Living in light of mother's shadow

From: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK) | Date: January 25, 2008 | Copyright information

Throughout her life Lorna Luft has been introduced by the words "Judy Garland's daughter." Growing up in the shadow of an icon isn't difficult, says Lorna. It's all that she knows.

She's now touring the country for the first time in ten years with her show, Songs My Mother Taught Me, which celebrates Judy Garland's music.

"It came about eight years ago. I'd written a book which made me look at many aspects of my life including the wealth of music so I thought I'd go and visit tha...

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