Story, those of you who have not been here before its where the 20s in the 60s and 70s were the ukrainian socialist club. The owner actually dennis, in fact he was a defender and is now surrounded in a transition apparently. So were going to introduce someone who does not need an introduction but it fits. We have something really extravaganza, we have opera, discussions, bellydancing, down the bank if you notice a lady with a typewriter, you can go up and say anything and shall write one for you. Lets stop with the conversations and please welcome paul theroux as we celebrate his 51st book apparently,. There are 31 novels, 19 troubled books and one criticism. The wall street journal actually says 56. But anyway he just celebrated his new book on the plain of snakes. And in any case [inaudible] can you hear me. Can you hear me, did you hear the joke. [laughter] thank you very much for being here. I have never been here before to this particular place, it is delightful. I know tony so th
[ applause ] [ music ] [ applause ] how would you like to meet a nice girl . Im married, but if nobody finds out, ill right. [ laughter ] id be delighted. Susan blakely is here, tonight. Oh, i shes very talented. Yeah, she was a former model, for magazines, television commercials, and now she is a very successful actor. She was in absolutely. And, uh richard chamberlains wife. Right, called report to the commissioner, in which she has one of the leading roles. Oh. Would you welcome, please, Susan Blakely . [ applause ] [ cheering ] [ music ] dont sit on mel. Silly mix sugar. Oh, thankthank you, for the yiddish. Isnt he a silly man . Silly. [ chuckling ] you were very good in that picture, by the way. Thank you. I havent seen report to the commissioner, yes. Now, really, report to the commissioner. Of mine, too. Murray, the nut . You know, the guy with the [ laughter ] i saw report to the moment, i said, gee, thats too bad. I said, thats a very small part. You know, because they do a fl
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