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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind?

Chuck Barris (June 3, 1929 – March 21, 2017) I probably wouldn’t have looked at this individual if it hadn’t been for a list of movies filmed in Canada. . This birth time is considered “excellent”, which is just as … Continue reading

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He Wanted to be One of the “Hippies in a Van”

Rick Mercer (October 17, 1969) We all wonder why someone takes the ‘road less traveled’. I bought this book (for my birthday) to see if it would give me a clue or two about Rick Mercer. Did it? In spades, … Continue reading

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My Great Aunt’s Diaries: 1949-1952

A Look at Life in Toronto Out of the blue, my second cousin, Norah, sent me transcripts of some diaries that her grandmother had written. I suspect she thought I’d be interested in the passages that featured my biological father, … Continue reading

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Pseudonyms: Unmasking the Actors

Drama: An Actor’s Education John Lithgow’s journey is an interesting read. For the most part, it’s a smorgasbord of show business names, places and projects. It is also a treasure trove of mystery, at least for me. Whenever John has … Continue reading

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