My Summer Self
The photo Ira mentions in Act Two. That's him (left) doing a magic trick for Michael Jackson (right) in 1972 when they were both 13 years old.
Summer is a time when change seems more possible than ever. But is that really how it happens? Can people actually reinvent themselves in the warmer months? This week, we present stories — and some comedy — about people and their summer selves.
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