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Suzanne Rust

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612 total appearances

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The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

That was Eddie Laughter.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

Eddie is a Brooklynite and a student at Smith College, where she studies different forms of storytelling, as well as what the moon looks like in low light pollution.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

We're proud to say that Eddie is also one of the Moth's education program alumni teaching interns.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

Eddie was just 15 when she attended that concert.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

And in case you were wondering, the band was the Screaming Females.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

I had to Google them.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

They're still one of her favorite groups, and listening to them brings her a lot of joy and comfort.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

Here's a taste of their music.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

To see photos of Eddie on her way to a Screaming Females concert, go to our web extras at themoth.org.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

Next up, a Broadway debut of sorts and a hidden talent when The Moth Radio Hour continues.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

This is The Moth Radio Hour.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

I'm Suzanne Rust.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

This next story is about a young man's growing awareness of his sexuality and might not be suitable for everyone.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

So if that's you or those around you, please just rejoin us in about seven minutes.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

I'll spare you for my mediocre singing voice, but you know how the song goes.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

They say there's always magic in the air.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

Well, our next teller, Christopher Broon Horan, found even more on Broadway.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

He told this story at one of our Los Angeles Story Slams, which is supported by the public radio station KCRW.

The Moth
Punks, Blessings, Burlesque and Lotus Flowers: The Moth Radio Hour

Here's Christopher.