Burnie. Population 20,000, shoe shops: 3, book shops: 0.
I spent six years of my life in Burnie, and they were mostly good years, characterised by a total immersion in music for the first time and some lasting friendships with teaching colleagues.
I sang in my first choir, joined the musical society, sang in a ladies' a capella group and a jazz trio, and a jazz quartet.
I bought these ankle boots at some stage during my time in Burnie and wore them when I scored the leading role of Aldonza in the Burnie Musical Society's production on Man of La Mancha in 1986.
It was the pinnacle of a six year stage career. I couldn't reach the top notes and they had to transpose everything for me, but hey! I could act like a woman with loose morals with the best of them.
I even got to sport a cleavage thanks to clever make-up and a pair of socks for extra uplift.
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