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Series Libro 1 - Anecdotes Collections
This book contains 250 anecdotes about opera, including these anecdotes: 1) When Pierre Monteux started working at the Metropolitan Opera, he decided to buy a shiny Ford touring-car. He paid $300 for the car, which he was proud of at first, although it looked modest when parked beside the luxurious cars of the stars of the Met. However, the car did give Mr. Monteux trouble. One day, as he was ... Leer más

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This book contains 250 anecdotes about opera, including these anecdotes: 1) When Pierre Monteux started working at the Metropolitan Opera, he decided to buy a shiny Ford touring-car. He paid $300 for the car, which he was proud of at first, although it looked modest when parked beside the luxurious cars of the stars of the Met. However, the car did give Mr. Monteux trouble. One day, as he was
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Series Libro 14 - Anecdotes Collections
This book contains 250 anecdotes, including these: 1) In 2008, comedian Margaret Cho debuted a new show: "Beautiful." The genesis of the show came when a radio host asked Ms. Cho, "What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and you were beautiful?" She was shocked by the question because, as people who know and love her (or see her) realize, she is beautiful. She asked the radio host, "What?" and ... Leer más

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This book contains 250 anecdotes, including these: 1) In 2008, comedian Margaret Cho debuted a new show: "Beautiful." The genesis of the show came when a radio host asked Ms. Cho, "What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and you were beautiful?" She was shocked by the question because, as people who know and love her (or see her) realize, she is beautiful. She asked the radio host, "What?" and
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The Funniest People in Comedy: 250 Anecdotes

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Series Libro 20 - Anecdotes Collections
Some sample anecdotes; 1) When his two sons were attending UCLA, comedian Joe E. Brown was invited to join his sons' fraternity—provided that he become an undergraduate. Mr. Brown paid the tuition and even attended a physics class, where he challenged the professor's statements and even asserted that Albert Einstein had called him for advice. (This was a somewhat true statement, but of course Mr. ... Leer más

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Don't Fear the Reaper: 250 Anecdotes

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Series Libro 8 - Anecdotes Collections
This book contains 250 anecdotes, including these: 1) George Jessel was known as the Toastmaster of the United States because he spoke at so many dinners and gave so many elegies at funerals. He once observed a number of veterans at a dining room in a hotel. They had fought together, and some had been injured in battle, including a man who could no longer speak. At the table was an empty chair for ... Leer más

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This book contains 250 anecdotes, including these: 1) George Jessel was known as the Toastmaster of the United States because he spoke at so many dinners and gave so many elegies at funerals. He once observed a number of veterans at a dining room in a hotel. They had fought together, and some had been injured in battle, including a man who could no longer speak. At the table was an empty chair for
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The Funniest People in Art: 250 Anecdotes

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de David Bruce ...

Series Libro 16 - Anecdotes Collections
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Series Libro 10 - Anecdotes Collections
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Series Libro 7 - Anecdotes Collections
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Series Libro 37 - Anecdotes Collections
This book contains 250 anecdotes about the theater, including these: 1) British actor Pete Postlethwaite has a rugged face. When he was studying at the Bristol Old Vic, he ran out of money to pay for the completion of his course of study. However, the head of the school knew that the young man had real talent, so he told him, "Listen, I have a hunch you're going to do all right in this business, ... Leer más

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This book contains 250 anecdotes about the theater, including these: 1) British actor Pete Postlethwaite has a rugged face. When he was studying at the Bristol Old Vic, he ran out of money to pay for the completion of his course of study. However, the head of the school knew that the young man had real talent, so he told him, "Listen, I have a hunch you're going to do all right in this business,
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de David Bruce ...

Series Libro 12 - Anecdotes Collections
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This books contain 250 anecdotes, including this one: British graffiti artist Banksy is quite the social satirist. When Paris Hilton came out with her debut CD of music, Banksy created his own version of the cover of her album. Banksy's version featured a topless photo of Paris and the slogans "What Am I For?" and "Why Am I Famous?" He made 500 copies of the satiric work of art, and then he
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Series Libro 4 - Anecdotes Collections
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Series Libro 47 - Anecdotes Collections
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Anecdotes Collections, #6

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Series Libro 6 - Anecdotes Collections
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