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All About Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business

Notes: Extras: Mel made it a point to stress the fact that really nobody could sing “Dancing in the Dark” except Bing Crosby.  Inspired by a line in Blazing Saddles, a company in California started producing “Harumph” wine. I need a chance to sample this. AI Inspired:

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Ravi Zacharias - Has Christianity Failed You?

Has Christianity Failed You?

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Eric Idle Always Look On The Bright Side of Life Cover

Always Look On The Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography

Quotes: Extras: In an attempt to pay off the loss of a lawsuit filed against the group, Monty Python reunited for a live performance of some of their most hysterical sketches. According to the book, when the tickets when on sale, they sold out in 34 seconds. The show in it’s entirety is available on Youtube: Monty Python: Love Mostly Eric Idle mentioned this skit specifically as one of his favorites that he’s ever written: I never knew that Monty […]

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I'm Thinking of Ending Things Cover

I’m Thinking Of Ending Things

 My Notes from I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain ReidQuotes From The Book: Inspired From The Book:

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The Good Neighbor

The Good Neighbor

My Notes From: The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King Quotes Taken From The Book: Referenced from the Book: Fred Rogers made reference to “The Adoration of the Magi”, by Leonardo Da Vinci, as his favorite painting. Mr. Rogers, during his Emmy acceptance speech also ask everyone who would listen to take 10 seconds and think of the people responsible for helping us get where we are.

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Neil Gaiman: The View from the Cheap Seats

Review: The View From The Cheap Seats

Neil Gaiman is a wizard. A wizard with a gray beard and a pointy hat, walking around in search of hobbits to send on adventures. His book, The View from the Cheap Seats, makes me want to write more. It makes me want to read more. And I have the sneaking suspicion that this was his intention all along. Whether he’s writing about art, music, the loss of a friend, or the importance of recognizing comic books as a serious […]

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