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Articles by Edward Curtin and Sophie Michel

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Why Do We Love Sad Songs?
Edward Curtin and Sophie Michel | Behind the Curtain – TRANSCEND Media Service, 27 Jul 2026

“Life is the best play of all,” a seven year-old Sophie once said to me as we talked about acting, music, writing, and sports.