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This is the beginning of the show where Missy is working on her mnemonic device while Claudine is looking at her photo album. Claudine spots a photo and remembers a story of her son, Missy’s uncle. They are talking to the audience as if they were friends invited in for some ice tea in the summer.
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MISSY: Memory is a tricky thing. You need a system to remember things, especially if you're going to be deliberate about it - if you're going to hold onto it long term.
CLAUDINE spots a picture and laughs. She speaks to MISSY and the audience as if they’re a friend.
MISSY only nods and smiles in response, as she works with her note cards.
CLAUDINE: Oh Lord, look at
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