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Bette Midler: Trying To Be Free

Penny Valentine, Sounds, 17 February 1973

THE DIVINE MISS M. sparkles and shines like a great glossy cake trimmed up with rich icing. On stage, word has it, she is superbly divine – reaching out in the darkness to grab handfuls of Stardust every night.

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