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    The Moth Radio Hour

    Gestures great and small

    A man serves up cocktails with extra flavor; a young ballerina fills a delicate role with force; food helps to bridge a cultural gap; a woman makes a surprise announcement on stage, and more from Moth GrandSLAMs all across the country.

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    Jul 9, 2017 • 1 min read

    Storytellers:

    • Tim Lopez steps into the spotlight at a flair-bartending competition.

    • Pilar Siman (pictured) takes part in a magical ballet recital.

    • Tom Nimen lets his mother's middle-eastern cooking shut his bullies up.

    • Susan Wolman turns to quilting in the aftermath of 9/11.

    • Jon Cayton shares his gratitude for his grandfather on Thanksgiving.

    • Deedee Lundberg takes the leap of her life on stage at a Moth GrandSLAM.

    Hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson.

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    Photo by Jacquelin Reyna

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