The Art of Making Art
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Close up of her.
Close up of him.
Close up of her, looking at close up of him.
Larry Gelbart authored the book for *City of Angels,* the Broadway hit
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I approached his cab from behind, so I didn't get a good look at the driver. Given the unseasonably warm day, the driver's ... -
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Stevie Happy Sunday, dear fine readers. I was thinking. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by incredibly talented artists. And I haven't... -
You guys. Mike Piehl posted on Facebook that David Johnston died yesterday. Oh man. I loved him. I found him busking one day, and stood and...
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This is in case you appreciate any of this. $10 is all, don't go nuts with it.
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