The Small Picture Podcasts

When the Merry Makers dance, it′s hard to find a dry eye in the audience. ′I never used to believe in miracles,′ says one admirer. ′But now I know they happen.′

All the Merry Makers have intellectual or physical disabilities - sometimes both - and face huge challenges in their lives, yet to see them dance is one of the most uplifting celebrations of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music.

With a record-breaking three appearances on 60 Minutes and their documentary "The Music In Me" winning awards around the world and enjoying ratings success when shown on ABC TV′s Enough Rope, the Merry Makers are now about to conquer the USA. This is their story.

Praise For The Merry Makers' Performances:

′I was taken aback by the sheer joy of it ... moments of pure goodness.′ Andrew Denton

′I was overwhelmed by the love! There′s so much joy.′ Marcia Hines

′I cried - not because of sadness, but because of happiness ... immensely touching.′ John Laws

′It was amazing, so beautiful. It′s such a lot of fun.′ Todd McKenney

′It′s like a wave washing over you, all that warmth ... extraordinary!′ Julia Morris

Sue Williams is a high-profile journalist who writes for The Australian, The Melbourne Age and The Sunday Age as well as several magazines. Sue is the author of the bestselling Peter Ryan biography, Peter Ryan: The Inside Story, and co-author of a motivational women′s health guide, Powering Up. In 2001 she contributed a short story, her first piece of fiction, to Love, Obsession, Secrets & Lies, a collection of stories by nine Australian writers, published by HarperCollinsPublishers. She lives in East Sydney.

A lovely interview with a lovely lady, I hope you all enjoy it!