
Judy Scott
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 TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-08-10
Judy Scott has written a memoir about her time in Hydra in the 1970s.
Why literary tourists are flocking to the Greek islandThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-12-02










