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I wanted to be an actress, but that meant more dieting, memorizing scripts and auditioning,

May 13, 1964, Wednesday. Got an audition with Jean Louis Sandy Block said Dave was going to ask me out for Saturday and we’re doubling with her and Jack. But he hasn’t even called. I wonder what’s wrong with him. … Continue reading

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Shopping for an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

May 12, 1964, Tuesday. Bitchen night. Dave was mad because I didn’t talk to him. After school Marilyn and I went to “Tops and Bottoms.” We looked at bathing suits. She looked so good in them because she’s lost so … Continue reading

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Guy’s don’t like competition, they want to be #1 in their girl’s life.

May 10, 1964, Monday. Jack calls but Dave doesn’t I did my Play review, wasn’t too good, I could have done so much better. Doing it Thursday for another class. After school Donna and I went to Modeling. We did … Continue reading

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Living two lives….one with my friends and one with my family

May 10, 1964, Sunday. Sure hope Dave still likes me. Mothers Day. Was so uncomfortable sleeping at Lauri’s. Didn’t hardly sleep at all in her bed with Snowball her cat, which I’m allergic to. Mommy was still hurt from last … Continue reading

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It gave me a RUSH to tell secrets, but it got me in a lot trouble.

May 9,1964, Saturday. I could like Jack as a boyfriend. Got up at 9:00 to go to the beach and see what was the matter with Dave. Bonnie Cavaliere came with me. Jack was there, he didn’t break up with … Continue reading

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While I’m fighting with my mother, Maybelline’s Ultra Lash explodes on the Teen Market in 1964

May 8, 1964, Friday. Was so mad at Dave and Mommy I couldn’t stand it. Well I didn’t go to school. Told Marilyn I’d come about noon, but slept until 11:30, so stayed home all day and worked on my … Continue reading

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Bondage to the Media’s Ideal image, caused my dieting Neurosis (“invisible injury”)

May 7, 1964, Thursday. Dave and I must really like each other, because we fight all the time. After school I came home and decided to really go on a diet, because Marilyn lost 13 lbs and looks so good. … Continue reading

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I’ve got to lose 10 lbs. I weigh 128 lbs. Why am I gaining weight.

May 6, 1964, Wednesday. Dave told me he wasn’t taking me to Don’s party Friday, because he wants to drink and I don’t like him to. So, I probably won’t see him this weekend. I’m going to stay at Lauri’s … Continue reading

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My Boyfriend knocked me off my Pedestal for being a total Jerk to my family.

May 4, 1964, Monday. I wonder if Dave like me? Was mad all day. Still will never forgive my parents for making me break my date with Dave K. last Saturday night. He called after school and told me the … Continue reading

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When Dad laid down the Law, I got hysterical and FLIPPED OUT!

May 2, 1964, Saturday. Worst day of my life. Went to the Mountains! Woke up at 7:00, Dad pulled me out of bed. He was going to make me go to the Mountains! We fought for two hours. He said … Continue reading

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