It's The Little Things - Beverley Elliott

“So I make a deal with the Universe. I say, 'Can you just give me a sign, a signal, anything like a cinnamon heart, a falling flower on the ground, chocolate, anything?'”

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It's The Little Things

In this hour, stories of questions. From rhetorical pleas to the curiosity and persistence of children, a favor for a kindred spirit and a request from a mourning mother, the important moments set in motion by a question mark. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director, Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Beverley Elliott writes a song about a yellow dress, despite not owning one.

Lee Thomas is a newscaster with vitiligo.

Matthew McGough becomes a Yankee batboy.

Reilly Horan considers her relationship to clothing and to her identity.

Camille Woods seeks a small bit of comfort after the death of her son.

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06:14
The Yellow Dress

by Beverley Elliott

Beverley Elliott writes a song about a yellow dress, despite not owning one.

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11:14
Spotted Denzel

by Lee Thomas

Lee Thomas is a newscaster with vitiligo.

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12:50
My First Day At The Yankees

by Matthew McGough

A Yankee fan's path to a job as a batboy.

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06:54
Uniform

by Reilly Horan

Reilly Horan considers her relationship to clothing and to her identity

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06:12
The Softest Touch

by Camille Woods

Camille Woods seeks a small bit of comfort after the death of her son. 

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Extras From This Episode

It's the Little Things extras

Lee Thomas

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Lee putting on his makeup.

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Lee putting on his makeup.

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Lee in full makeup.

Camille Woods

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Camille Woods and her son Marcus McIntosh, who everyone called Big Mack.

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Camille Woods and a young Marcus.

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The “I Got YOU” t-shirt.

Reilly Horan

Mrh2004 Reilly Horan Extra 1

A young Reilly Horan, a self proclaimed tomboy.

Mrh2004 Reilly Horan Extra 2

Reilly as Mary ("I wanted to be Joseph").