David reveals his gratitude to the late, great Julia for all that she gave him. Especially a much-needed respite from what would 20-plus years later be diagnosed as the hell of bipolar II disorder.

Watching HBO Max’s wonderful new series “Julia,” which chronicles the creation of her famous WGBH series “The French Chef,” has brought back a flood of memories. Most delightful, some not so....

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