Judy Scott

Judy Scott

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Judy Scott is an Australian writer known for her memoir 'Leonard, Marianne, and Me,' which recounts her experiences living on the Greek island of Hydra during the 1970s. She had a close relationship with Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, offering intimate insights into their lives and her own romantic involvement with Ihlen. Her well-documented memoir has been praised for its authenticity and received Cohen's blessing before his passing, making it a significant contribution to the literary landscape of Hydra.

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Judy Scott was Dónal Lunny's first wife, and their marriage unraveled as he became a fixture on the Dublin folk scene.

Intense portrait of an enigmatic folk artist waylaid by tragedy – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-10
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Judy Scott has written a memoir about her time in Hydra in the 1970s.

Why literary tourists are flocking to the Greek island
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-02
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