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SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

Emilie Knight, 44, from Norwich

Making a grand entrance into the living room, I steadied my hat, holding my umbrella just above the carpet.

Then, sitting down in my usual seat, I turned on the TV to an all-too familiar tune.

Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down…

Tapping my feet and reciting the words, I stared at the screen.

Julie Andrews playing the majestic and well-loved Mary Poppins was a delight.

And at eight, I idolised everything about the character, film and songs.

In my eyes it was all practically perfect!

So much so, my grandmother made me a replica outfit so I could be the dreamy real life version of Mary herself.

I had

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