In the later nineteenth century, the tops of skyscrapers often took the shape of domes, surmounted by jaunty … - Brendan Gill

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I remember as a child listening to comedic musicals and thinking they were a real riot. I had pretty questionable taste in comedy.

Brendan Gill

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