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yellowdogintexas

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58. I have probably read the book a dozen times and seen the movie

Sun Jun 13, 2021, 12:08 PM

Jun 2021

at least 5 times.

Patrick Dennis crafted a character who could have only been portrayed by Rozz Russell.

The sequel is also great fun (Around the World With Auntie Mame)

My favorite of his books is The Joyous Season, which may be the most hilarious holiday story ever.

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