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Apr 2021
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In 1974, a young woman saved the life of up-and-coming prima ballerina, Debbie Gayle – never to see each other again. Fifty years later, Debbie’s son, journalist Jake Warren, sets out to find her.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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