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A joy to read your ramblings of an era when my father came home from work and took up ‘his’ seat in the living room w the best lamp

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Hit wrong key. Will finish later this eve at home!

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Memories from the 70’s. It was a time of lackadaisical hope for us in the 70’s so much was done in the 70’s the war was over by 74. Nixon was done.

What the hell has happened.

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Those memories are so precious. Glad you kept everything. It's just a testament to perseverance, without which, I don't believe, anyone can be a success. You nailed it. I have a file with rejection letters and one for a book that went on to sell 250,000 copies.

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What is your book called? I appreciate your comments.

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YES!

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Lovely reflection!

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Wonderful memories. Worked just across fifth avenue from there until 1977. Your tenacity and talent brought you here and am so grateful for your posts.

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Thank you, Patris. And for another donation to the film.

We must have crossed paths on Fifth Ave.

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A lot of us were enjoying great rides as the economy and country welcomed us to join in in the 70’s.

I feel sorry it appears now to have been an aberration but am so glad to have experienced that joy

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and the lobby looked so similar to mine !

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I worked for The New Yorker in 60’s….love these pics! It is still a great mag!

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“It took me about two years of submitting 8 cartoons weekly before I sold one cartoon.” — Amazing! I marvel at and am inspired by your fortitude.

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Thanks, Philip. And I was lucky, too! Many people--for example George Booth of all people-- submitted for many more years before selling.

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Pretty cool, Liza. Thinking of the people who worked for the New Yorker or were published by them (or both!) is staggering. I imagine you feel honored to have been among that elite crowd. I would, if I were one of the, but lucky for the NYer, I wasn't.

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I loved this walk down memory lane, the photos, but especially the stories. I must see the documentary.

Hugs, real ones! Ruth

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