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From: wetcw@pyuxa.UUCP (T C Wheeler)
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Subject: Re: Dorothy Parker defined (sort of)
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Date: Thu, 1-Dec-83 09:09:50 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec  1 09:09:50 1983
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Dorthy Parker, further, if my memory serves me right, was a
nationally syndicated columnist(sp) who was best known, at
the time, for her reporting from overseas.  She was in Berlin
in the late 30's, but was thrown out of the country by Goebbels
because of her acid writing concerning Adolph.  She was also
known for her ability to make friends with almost every head
of government at that time.  She was welcomed into the highest
circles even though she would often latter put many of these people
down.  A sort of very early Rickles.  Her wit was legendary.

I don't have any of her books titles at hand, however, you
can read about her escapades in Berlin in "BERLIN DIARY" by
William Shirrer (sp again).  Parker's character was portrayed
in a number of movies, all of which escape my mind right now.
I believe Kate Hepburn played her character in at least one
film from the 50's.  A trip down to the local library should
bring a wealth of information about Parker, a truely interesting
character from that period.

		T. C Wheeler