Lucy and the Bike Girl

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Lucy and the Bike Girl

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Jul 26, 2012

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This is a short story written and produced by Hillary Frank, made by combining fictional narration with real interview tape. It was edited by Julie Snyder, and orginally aired on This American Life.

Released:

Jul 26, 2012

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