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“Your mom was just like you when she was growing up -- exactly like you...”
Michael Bergroth to his granddaughter, Kaycee Bauer.
Recorded in New York, NY
Credits
Produced by Sarah Kramer.
Facilitated by Karen DiMattia.
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Interview transcript
Kaycee Bauer (KB): What was my mom like growing up?
Michael Bergroth (MB): Your mom was just like you when she was growing up. Exactly like you. You're a duplicate of her. She wanted everything perfect. She told everyone what to do.
KB: Was she well behaved?
MB: Kind of. Like you.
KB: Do you remember any songs that you used to sing to her?
MB: Yes, I used to sing a German song to her.
KB: Can you sing it now?
MB: Ok, I don't have a good voice, but I'll sing it to you.
(he sings)
KB: What does it mean?
MB: It means, go to sleep little girl. Your mother is a monkey. Your father is in Pomeland(???) And if you behave everything will be fine. Go to sleep little girl, go to sleep little girl.