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Alistair Knox
His father, John Jenney, was a horn salesman who, according to family legend, was the basis for Harold Hill in The Music Man, the Broadway musical written by fellow Mason City native and family friend Meredith Willson. That’s why, in later years, Kay often referred to Jack as “the son of the Music Man.”
Sam Irvin • Kay Thompson: From Funny Face to Eloise
Jason spoke openly about his marriage, his family, and his sexuality. An affable man, he seemed to welcome the opportunity to talk about himself and his life. More than anything, Jason wanted to be liked. He
Robert Glover • No More Mr. Nice Guy
The oldest of three children in a single parent family, Alan prided himself on having never caused his mother a moment’s pain.
Robert Glover • No More Mr. Nice Guy
In 1952, while reporting a burglary to the police, he naively revealed that he was having a homosexual relationship. The police felt they had no option but to arrest and charge him with “Gross Indecency contrary to Section 11 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885.” The newspapers reported the subsequent trial and conviction, and Turing was
... See moreSimon Singh • The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
THEO METCALFE SOON proved himself one of the most enthusiastic bounty hunters and hangmen. His desire for revenge seems to have continually grown ever since he reached the British camp at the end of his wanderings; and by October he even went so far as to erect a gallows in Metcalfe House.
William Dalrymple • The Last Mughal
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