Suzanne Rust
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Podcast Appearances
That was Eddie Laughter.
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.
We're proud to say that Eddie is also one of the Moth's education program alumni teaching interns.
Eddie was just 15 when she attended that concert.
And in case you were wondering, the band was the Screaming Females.
I had to Google them.
They're still one of her favorite groups, and listening to them brings her a lot of joy and comfort.
Here's a taste of their music.
To see photos of Eddie on her way to a Screaming Females concert, go to our web extras at themoth.org.
Next up, a Broadway debut of sorts and a hidden talent when The Moth Radio Hour continues.
This is The Moth Radio Hour.
I'm Suzanne Rust.
This next story is about a young man's growing awareness of his sexuality and might not be suitable for everyone.
So if that's you or those around you, please just rejoin us in about seven minutes.
I'll spare you for my mediocre singing voice, but you know how the song goes.
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway.
They say there's always magic in the air.
Well, our next teller, Christopher Broon Horan, found even more on Broadway.
He told this story at one of our Los Angeles Story Slams, which is supported by the public radio station KCRW.
Here's Christopher.