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The Moth Radio Hour

The Moth Radio Hour 501

A father-son relationship redefined, foolproofing a first romantic encounter, and Walter Mosley yearns to hear, "I love you" from his mother.

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Oct 2, 2011 • 1 min read

Hair stylist Todd Bush recalls accompanying his father on hunting expeditions in Alabama. Young journalist Tina McElroy carefully sets the stage to make her first time memorable, and best-selling novelist Walter Mosley cares for his ailing mother.

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